Description

435th Tactical Fighter Squadron Patch

Aviators and Collectors! Enjoy this beautifully embroidered 435th Tactical Fighter Squadron Patch.  You’ll love the quality of this patch and will be able to display it proudly.

• 3 1/2 inch
• Embroidered/ Sew on
• US Veteran Owned Business
• Reproduction

World War II
The 435th flew air defense prior to overseas duty then flew combat in the European Theater of Operations from, 26 May 1944 – 25 April 1945.

Tactical Air Command
Vietnam War

F-104C Starfighter, AF Ser. No. 57-0914, 435 TFS, 1965 George Air Force Base California. This aircraft was deployed to Ubon RTAFB, Thailand in 1966 and assigned to 8 TFW. It crashed due to engine failure over Thailand on 16 January 1967. This Film was used in the Opening teaser of the Star Trek series episode Tomorrow Is Yesterday.

F-104s of the 435 TFS on the Da Nang flightline – 1965

435th TFS F-104Cs over Southeast Asia, October 1966

435th Tactical Fighter Squadron Phantom II
A detachment operated under the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing detachment at Udorn RTAFB, Thailand, 5 Jun-c. 23 July 1966 It conducted air defense in Southeast Asia from, 12 October-20 December 1965 and combat sorties from, July 1966-15 August 1973.

Training
The squadron trained fighter pilots and weapon systems officers between January 1977 and February 1991. It conducted training for Taiwan Air Force pilots from, May 1993-c. 31 December 1995 and Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals training for international students from, 1998–2004.[1]