Vietnam War USAF 67th TACTICAL FIGHTER Squadron FIGHTING COCKS Patch

Description

This Vietnam war USAF machine-embroidered patch measures 3.5" by 2.75", used condition. Due to global pandemic, USPS delivery may be temporarily delayed.
During Vietnam War, this unit was re-equipped with the
Republic F-105 Thunderchief
in 1962. As a result of the increased level of combat in Southeast Asia, the squadron was deployed to
Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base
, Thailand, where it carried out tactical bombardment missions over North and South Vietnam in 1965, returning to Kadena at the end of October.
Moved to
Misawa Air Base
, Japan in December 1967, being reassigned to the
39th Air Division
. Equipment was changed to the
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
, with a mission to rotate squadrons to South Korea, providing air defense of the nation. Remained in Japan/South Korea until returned to Kadena in March 1971, being reassigned back to the
18th Tactical Fighter Wing
.
Until 1975, primary mission was the air defense of Taiwan, performing frequent rotational temporary duty to
Ching Chuan Kang Air Base
. Chinese air defense mission ended with United States' political recognition of Communist China and end of United States military deployments to Taiwan.
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