Description

302d Special Operations Squadron Sikorsky H-34 Model

Fly with the 302d Special Operations Squadron in this handcrafted Sikorsky H-34 model. Each model is carved from wood and hand painted to provide a unique piece that will always be treasured.

Length – 16 inches

302d Special Operations Squadron
US Air Force

1956 – 302 Air Rescue Squadron ( 302 ARS ), Air Force Reserve (AFRES)
1966 – 302 Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron ( 302 ARRS )
1974 – 302 Special Operations Squadron ( 302 SOS )
1987 – 302 Tactical Fighter Squadron ( 302 TFS )

The 302nd Rescue Squadron flew HU-16B Albatross aircraft before being transferred to the Air Force Reserve. In 1971 they received HH-34J Choctaw (refurbished SH/UH-34J Seabat) helicopters. The unit transitioned into HH-3E Jolly Green Giants and UH-1H Hueys in 1974.

1950s My Father flew with this squadron in the Air Force reserves out of Luke Air Force Base. He flew the HU-16B Albatross. He died in 1960. I am trying to find information about my father as I was 12 when he died guest 47.144.88.192 on Jul/2019
Late 70s, I was assigned to the 302 SOS as a flight Medic at Luke AFB flying HH-3E and UH-1H Hueys. Dale Day. guest 24.151.150.210 on Jun/2014
Late 70s, I was assigned to the 302 SOS in maint. at Luke AFB. Joyce guest 73.250.181.99 on Jan/2016
1985-1987, I worked in the 302d SOS Reserve Unit at Luke Air Base, AZ. The Commander was Lt Col Richard Davis. I worked for the Director of Operations (DO) Maj Thomas W. Spencer. The guys were flying the CH-3 Jolly Green Giant helicopter. They flew rescue missions, military special training flights and flew missions with the Navy Seals using Night Vision Goggles (NVG). I was the Secretary to the DO. Winona Cox guest 75.84.166.107 on Jan/2017
The 302nd SOS was still flying in 1990-1991. They deployed to Desert Shield/Desert Storm. I was with Base Flight at Luke from 1977-1985 on the UH-1s. I dont recall all the tail numbers over the years, but 6625 and 6648 were Ps. 6620 was an F. 493 was a P and is a static display in the Hurlburt Field Airpark.