483 Troop Carrier Wing

[LLane423]

Here’s a USAF patch I found in a lot thinking it’s maybe from the late 50’s early 60’s? Not a whole bunch of info online. 

[ocsfollowme]

There is quite a bit info actually.

 

http://www.c-7acaribou.com/history/483rdtaw.htm

 

Have to understand the lineage, so search troop tactical wing and you will find a lot. Pins it down to 1966. I will let our USAF experts chime in. 

[TBMflyer]

That is for the 463rd, not the 483rd. They flew C-130's.

Mark

[Randy]

As Mark said, the 463d TCW. This patch is from the mid 60s Langley period. In August 1967 they became the 463rd Tactical Airlift Wing. Also, as Mark has pointed out, they flew C-130s, starting in 1956 and flew them over 50 years. They were at the following bases: 

 

Memphis Municipal Airport, Tennessee, 16 January 1953

Ardmore Air Force Base, Oklahoma, 1 September 1953

Sewart Air Force Base, Tennessee, 15 January 1959

Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, 1 July 1963 – 22 November 1965

Mactan Island Airfield, Philippines, 23 November 1965

Clark Air Base, Luzon, Philippines, 15 July 1968 – 31 December 1971

Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, 1 June 1972 – 1 October 1993

Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, 1 April 1997 – 1 October 2008

 

Randy

[ocsfollowme]

Haha. Is it the weekend yet? I’m tired. 

[LLane423]

1 hour ago, TBMflyer said:

That is for the 463rd, not the 483rd. They flew C-130's.

Mark

My eyes have yet again deceived me haha