Vietnam War USAF 33rd TACTICAL FIGHTER Squadron Patch

Description

This Vietnam war USAF machine-embroidered patch measures 3.25" by 3.7", used condition. Due to global pandemic, USPS delivery may be temporarily delayed.
During Vietnam conflict, on 8 July 1963 the
33rd Tactical Group
and activated in Vietnam. It was equipped primarily with cargo aircraft. Its mission was to maintain and operate base support facilities at
Tan Son Nhut Air Base
, supporting the
2nd Air Division
and subordinate units by performing reconnaissance of Vietnam from various detachments flying
RB-26 Invaders
,
RB-57 Canberras
, and
RF-101 Voodoo
aircraft.
The 33rd Tactical Group performed administrative and maintenance tasks and set up detachments at smaller, outlying airfields, the 33rd assuming responsibility for Can Tho and
Nha Trang Air Bases
. The group inactivated in July 1965, and its aircraft, personnel and equipment were transferred to the 6250th Combat Support Group.
While the
33rd Tactical Group
was inactive, it was consolidated with the
33rd Fighter Group
as the
33rd Tactical Fighter Group
.
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