astra44 Posted March 30, 2011 Share #126 Posted March 30, 2011 Another great picture. You no doubt saw the one of my old man wearing his USSTAF patch in 1951 while stationed at Biggs Field, TX. I wonder what is the latest dated photo we could find with an airman still wearing the patch. Wasn't it 1955 when they "cleaned" the blue uniform of patches, hash marks? Wonder if anyone managed to hang on to his USSTAF insignia 10 years after the war?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance0906 Posted March 30, 2011 Share #127 Posted March 30, 2011 Those khaki suits were sharp looking. Actually the class "A" USAF Summer Service Dress uniform was called the Silver Tans shade 193. They were authorized from 1949 until 1965. After that period the Summer Service Tress was the blue summer/tropical uniform The only "khaki" uniforms were the light weight 1505's. They had replaced the heavier 505 khaki uniform. The Bush Jacket combinations had also been phased out. Take a look at Young's book on Amazon, Into the Blue Uniforms of the USAF 1947- to the Present. Amazon had a sale on them and are out until they get a new shipment. Lance0906 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance0906 Posted March 30, 2011 Share #128 Posted March 30, 2011 I forgot to mention that the two officer's in the Silver Tans with Capt Eddie Rickenbacker Are Capt Jame Jabara 15 kill ace in Korea flying F-86's. The other "Officer" is none other that the first USAF Chief of Staff Hoyt Vandenburg. Hope thatt helps someone. Lance0906 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wailuna Posted March 30, 2011 Share #129 Posted March 30, 2011 ...You no doubt saw the one of my old man wearing his USSTAF patch in 1951 while stationed at Biggs Field, TX... Yes, here's that picture of astra44's dad again (and link here for the rest of that thread): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wailuna Posted March 30, 2011 Share #130 Posted March 30, 2011 ...The other "Officer" is none other that the first USAF Chief of Staff Hoyt Vandenburg...[link here to see the referent of this post.] Gen. Carl A. "Tooey" Spaatz was first Chief of Staff of the Air Force (Sept. 1947 - Apr. 1948). Gen. Vandenberg was the second (Apr. 1948 - June 1953). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wailuna Posted March 30, 2011 Share #131 Posted March 30, 2011 Adjutant of 72nd Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron (Photographic) ca. April 1950, while the unit was based at RAF Burtonwood on TDY form its regular station at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho. Note the "Strategic Air Command" arc over the US Air Force SSI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted March 30, 2011 Share #132 Posted March 30, 2011 Nice photo!! Gotta love color!! -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wailuna Posted March 31, 2011 Share #133 Posted March 31, 2011 Col. William E. Basye, C.O. of 5th Strategic Reconnaissance Group, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Capt. Louis Cruciana of 72nd Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, at a base parade and awards ceremony on November 2, 1949. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wailuna Posted April 3, 2011 Share #134 Posted April 3, 2011 Two USAF staff sergeants at an NCO club in Garmisch, Germany. Still wearing "wing-and-prop" collar insignia ca. 1950. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wailuna Posted April 3, 2011 Share #135 Posted April 3, 2011 Okay, who's out of uniform here? Left to right: Army OD Ike jacket; USAF Blue service coat; Army Khaki shirt with Army cap, tie, and belt; and Army Khaki shirt with USAF Blue service cap, tie, and belt; at RAF Burtonwood ca. 1950. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchInfid3l Posted May 8, 2011 Share #136 Posted May 8, 2011 Studio photo of SSgt. Francisco Ortiz, Jr. with ETO patch, gunner wings, service stripes and OS bars. Official stamped USAF photo, guard mount Sheppard AFB, TX Aug. 1952. All "armed" with angled flashlights, Interesting the different variations of hats; rain cover on one, one wearing a tan garrison, etc.. SSgt. has a SSI and a white chin strap. Reverse dated Feb. 15, 1949 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astra44 Posted May 12, 2011 Share #137 Posted May 12, 2011 Nice pic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astra44 Posted May 12, 2011 Share #138 Posted May 12, 2011 Studio photo of SSgt. Francisco Ortiz, Jr. with ETO patch, gunner wings, service stripes and OS bars. Another great photo......think he is wearing blues, or khaki? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astra44 Posted May 12, 2011 Share #139 Posted May 12, 2011 Adjutant of 72nd Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron (Photographic) ca. April 1950, while the unit was based at RAF Burtonwood on TDY form its regular station at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho. Note the "Strategic Air Command" arc over the US Air Force SSI. Nice to see another great color shot from the period. You say around 1950? Looking at his uniform, he could still be in the Army AF. But is the SAC arc USAF era? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchInfid3l Posted May 13, 2011 Share #140 Posted May 13, 2011 Another great photo......think he is wearing blues, or khaki? Blues. From the dark tie, the width of the notch in the lapels, double US insignia and the size/color of the service stripes/overseas bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wailuna Posted May 15, 2011 Share #141 Posted May 15, 2011 ...You say around 1950? Looking at his uniform, he could still be in the Army AF. But is the SAC arc USAF era? The 1950 dating is stated in the caption with the photo. That time frame conforms with 72nd Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron's official history and several photos in the collection show other officers wearing both Army and Air Force uniforms while at RAF Burtonwood with 72nd SRS in 1950 (see post #172 above for more of the same). Although the new USAF Blues had been approved for general wear for a year before this picture was made, this Army style uniform remained an authorized option for wear in the USAF until mid-1952. However, you are correct that the officer in this picture would likely be identified as a member of the Army Air Forces if the picture were undated. The Strategic Air Command arc was approved in May 1946. The USAF directive in effect when this picture was made has this to say about shoulder sleeve insignia: "…Current assignment patch will be worn on the left shoulder and the patch of oversea war assignment may be worn on the right sleeve…The old Headquarters AAF patch will be worn only by major air commands having an arc tab…" (source: Air Force Letter 35-46A, paragraph 6.c. ( 1 ) ( c ), dated July 26, 1949.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted May 15, 2011 Share #142 Posted May 15, 2011 Is that a ca. 1950 Oldsmobile? Other WAGs welcome. Yup, for sure she's a '50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wailuna Posted May 15, 2011 Share #143 Posted May 15, 2011 ...Yup, for sure she's a '50... Thanks, Blue, for confirming my WAG....the trim under the headlights was very distinctive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchInfid3l Posted May 27, 2011 Share #144 Posted May 27, 2011 As requested, Air Corps Transitional cap device on a khaki service cap with the grommet removed.Made by Ideal Uniform Cap Co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wailuna Posted July 23, 2011 Share #145 Posted July 23, 2011 ...most of the pictures I find are black and white. I hope you can help. What color shirt, tie, and pants go with the blue-gray ike jacket? In addition to the info and image already posted by Forum Support there are color period photos of the USAF Ike Jacket being worn posted earlier in this thread (go back to posts #51, #57, and #84). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korea drab Posted August 9, 2011 Share #146 Posted August 9, 2011 1952 dated yuma 1955 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchInfid3l Posted August 14, 2011 Share #147 Posted August 14, 2011 close up... Odd placement of the aircrew wings... on the pocket flap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchInfid3l Posted August 14, 2011 Share #148 Posted August 14, 2011 My grandfather and his B-52 crew... Receiving an award for 2000 flying hrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astra44 Posted August 15, 2011 Share #149 Posted August 15, 2011 @ DutchInfid3l : The Air Policeman picture(s) -- really great. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted August 15, 2011 Share #150 Posted August 15, 2011 @ DutchInfid3l : The Air Policeman picture(s) -- really great. Thanks for posting. I agree... that is is a neat photo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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