Mission the group mission is to provide the best mission support services to the joint international operations center europe analytic center, intelligence fusion centre, joint warfare centre and the raf alconbury, raf molesworth and stavanger air base, norway. Our 423 abg patches are 100% embroidered with velcro backing. On a disc azure, two piles reversed in chief argent, surmounted by two lightning flashes chevron wise or, in pale a sword point to base of the last, blade and handle voided of the field, surmounted in base by a gem stylized diamond silver gray, of the second, and gris, all within a narrow blue border. An air force squadron is a unit that includes a number of aircrews and often up to 24. The 423d air base group 423 abg is a united states air force unit located at raf alconbury near the town of huntingdon in the united kingdom. The mission of the 423rd mts is to train and educate professional expeditionary airmen, develop combat. Group bases us air force arms united states the unit coats wraps coat cape.
Raf mildenhall, england the 422nd air base group commander at raf croughton will be moving to raf alconburys 423rd air base group next month, the groups wing commander said this week. The 432d was reactivated at davismonthan afb, arizona on july 1, 1976 as the 423d tactical drone group. The station is home to the 422nd air base group and operates one of. The 423d bombardment squadron is an inactive united states air force unit. The 425th fighter squadron is part of the 56th operations group at luke air force base, arizona. Airlift wing 100th air refueling wing 423d air base group 501st combat support wing. It was later redesignated as the 423 mts on 22 oct 2014 and is aligned under the u. Megginson also received the fy2012 library program of the year in the 501st wing. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. I was already proud to be part of the 423d air base group, but after learning more about our heritage, including the origins of our motto of courage and commitment, my pride is at an alltime high.
The station is home to the 422nd air base group and operates one of europ. The 95th reconnaissance squadron 95 rs is a united states air force reconnaissance unit based at offurtt air force base, near omaha, nebraska. Its primary customer is the joint analysis center located at raf molesworth. United states air force in the united kingdom usaf bases in the united kingdom. The 423d force support squadron is responsible for providing an enhanced qualityoflife, facilities and programs for military, civilian and dependents in the raf alconbury and raf molesworth communities. The 26th tactical reconnaissance wing is an inactive united states air force unit. Constituted 423d night fighter squadron on 17 aug 1943. Media in category unit emblems of raf alconbury the following 22 files are in this category, out of 22 total. Royal air force croughton or more simply raf croughton is a royal air force station which is currently a united states air force communications station in northamptonshire, england. The 432d performed photographic reconnaissance to support tactical air and surface forces with tactical drones. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. The 422d was the first night fighter squadron to be assigned to ninth air force in england.
The 7499th support group is an inactive united states air force organization. The group conducted followon testing and evaluation of the aqm34v model drone and the initial. The 43rd began full operations in the theater in midnovember 1942 from bases in northern australia. The 423d mobility training squadron was originally constituted as the usaf mobility operations school at the usaf expeditionary center on november 7, 2003 and then activated on december 1, 2003.
The 39th air base wing is a united states air force unit assigned to the third air force. The 423d air base group is a united states air force unit located at raf alconbury near the town of huntingdon in the. It is a combatready f15e strike eagle squadron capable of executing strategic attack, interdiction, and counter air missions in support of united states air forces in europe, united states european command, and nato operations. Led a flight consisting of 46 military, civilians, and contractors. Your 423 abg ocp patches are 3 tall, and 100% embroidered with velcro backing. Facts are sorted by community importance and you can build your personalized lexicon. Air force 43rd bombardment group, medium usaf veteran. It operates the general dynamics f16 fighting falcon aircraft conducting advanced fighter training for republic of singapore air force f16 pilots. Its last assignment was with the united states air forces in europe, being stationed at weisbaden air base, west germany. Air force 432d tactical drone group usaf veteran locator.
Air force bases us air force air force symbol air force gifts strategic air command air force patches special ops korean war military life. Its last assignment was with the 306th bombardment wing at macdill air force base, florida the squadron was first activated as the 34th reconnaissance squadron in the spring of 1942, but was soon renamed the 423d bombardment squadron, one of the original four bombardment squadrons assigned to the 306th bombardment group. The station is home to the 422nd air base group and operates one of europes largest. Air force patches usaf wing, group, and squadron patches. Air force expeditionary operations school at joint base mcguiredixlakehurst, new jersey. Royal air force croughton or more simply raf croughton is a royal air force station which is. It employs the full array of air superiority and surface attack. Please note, we offer the group and squadron patches in hand painted format with the exception of the 23rd fighter group patch which is also available in multilayer leather.
Air force expeditionary operations school at joint base mcguire. This page was last edited on 15 september 2017, at 03. Official records tell us the 423d air base group was established in 2005. The 423rd air base group is a component of the 501st combat support wing and is headquartered at raf alconbury, united kingdom. The 423d air base group 423 abg is a united states air force unit located at raf alconbury. The 423rd air base group, headquartered on raf alconbury, provides unrivalled mission support services to the u. David southall ii group superintendent 9g100 united. Kimberly was presented in 20 the us air force medalaward for exemplary civilian service, as well as, the 423d air base group challenge coin for excellence and received special achievement awards in 1987 and 2004. Used aqm34lmv drones, dc launch vehicles, and ch3 recovery helicopters.
United states air force in the united kingdom usaf bases. The shoulder patches except the aaf decal are offered in multilayer leather format. Tan son nhut air base, south vietnam 1 november 1963 3 may 1964 deployed. The 492d fighter squadron 492 fs is part of the 48th fighter wing at raf lakenheath, england.
Federal and armed forces libraries round table board. Raf alconbury, england the 423rd air base group added a new medical squadron to its ranks as part of an assumption of command ceremony tuesday at the consolidated club here. Its mission was resumed by the 7575th operations group, which operated from rheinmain air base, west germany from 1 july 1977 until its inactivation on 31. Provided vital information assurance support for the 423d air base squadron, hq useucoms joint analysis center jac four multiservice tenant units, and over 30 allied nations. Raf alconbury beginning in the 1960s, the airmans club at raf alconbury was considered to be one of the best nightclubs in the united kingdom. The 494th fighter squadron 494 fs is part of the 48th fighter wing at raf lakenheath, england. Custom patches for the united states air force, air force reserve command, and air national guard. Its mission is to support operations at raf alconbury and the nearby base of raf molesworth. Air force patches battle dress military insignia us air force national guard way of life us army usmc military aircraft. Although it is a component of the 55th operations group, main flying operations are conducted from raf mildenhill, united kingdom and souda bay, crete. Honoring courage and commitment of airmen past and present. Custom patches for the 423d air base group of the royal air force station alconbury in huntingdon, england.
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