60th BOMB SQUADRON – B-52G END OF AN ERA

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Japanese made by Tiger Embroidery, Okinawa, Japan.   3.5 inch-92mm

 

60th BOMBARDMENT SQUADRON (SAC)

Lineage. Constituted as 60 Reconnaissance Squadron, Weather Scouting, on 13 May 1947. Activated in the Reserve on 12 Jul 1947. Inactivated on 27 Jun 1949. Redesignated as 60 Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, Heavy, on 4 Jun 1952. Activated on 16 Jun 1952. Redesignated as 60 Bombardment Squadron, Heavy, on 1 Oct 1955. Inactivated on 30 Apr 1990.

Assignments. 72 Reconnaissance Group, 12 Jul 1947-27 Jun 1949. 72 Strategic Reconnaissance (later, 72 Bombardment) Wing, 16 Jun 1952; 43 Strategic (later, 43 Bombardment) Wing, 1 Jul 1971-30 Apr 1990.

Stations. Hamilton Field (later, Hamilton AFB), CA, 12 Jul 1947-27 Jun 1949. Ramey AFB, Puerto Rico, 16 Jul 1952; Andersen AFB, Guam, 30 Jun 1971-30 Apr 1990.

Aircraft. Unkn, 1947-1949. RB-36, 1952-1955; B-36, 1955-1958; B-52, 1959-1971; 1972-1990.

Operations. Served as Reserve unit, 1947-1949. Flew photographic reconnaissance missions, Dec 1952; continued as a reconnaissance unit until 1954 when mission became heavy bombardment. Transitioned to B-52 aircraft, Nov 1958-Nov 1959. Flew combat operations in Southeast Asia (SEA), Feb 1972-Aug 1973. Remained on alert status after the Vietnam War. Trained to maintain operational capability in B-52 aircraft, 1975-1990.

Service Streamers. None.

Campaign Streamers. Vietnam: Commando Hunt VII; Vietnam Ceasefire.

Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamers. None.

Decorations. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat “V” Device: 29 Jan-15 Nov 1973. Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards: 1 Oct 1957-1 Jun 1958; 1 Jul 1968-30 Jun 1969; 1 May 1975-30 Apr 1977; 1 Jul 1984-30 Jun 1985; 1 Jul 1985-30 Jun 1986. Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm: 30 Jun 1971-28 Jan 1973.

Emblem. Approved on 7 Aug 1962.