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63rd TAC FTR SQ
- Thread starter dujardin
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watchmanjimg
Well-Known Member
The 63rd Tactical Fighter Squadron was designated as such in 1975. Prior to that it was called the 63rd Pursuit Squadron, 63rd Fighter Squadron, and then the 63 Fighter Interceptor Squadron. Thus, it appears your patch is no older than mid-1970s. See below:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/63d_Fighter_Squadron
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/63d_Fighter_Squadron
Weasel_Loader
Active Member
A little confused on what Jim spoke about, but prior to mid 1970s, they were a Fighter Interceptor Squadron. It wasn't until mid 70s that they became a Tactical Fighter Squadron. I believe they were at McDill AFB in Florida until around mid 90s when they went to Luke AFB. I joined the 63rd just after they switched to 63rd Fighter Squadron. We had the cleanest jets on the flightline since we had the Wing Commanders jet in our squadron. The turkey feathers on the tailpipe of the motor were actually chromed as were the gun port and all the gauges in the cockpit!!! :roll:
Your patch looks to be mid to late 70s era but no newer than early 80s. I could be wrong though as I'm not well versed in this field.
Your patch looks to be mid to late 70s era but no newer than early 80s. I could be wrong though as I'm not well versed in this field.
watchmanjimg
Well-Known Member
Sorry for any confusion, Danny. I've edited my earlier post to reflect the complete unit name history if that makes any difference. What I meant was they started calling the unit the 63rd TFS in 1975. Therefore, there's no way the patch dates before 1975. I know the color scheme of the patch changed at some point but in any case this is not a Korean War-era patch.
