Vietnam War Patch USAF Lockheed U-2 Reconnaissance Spy Aircraft DRAGON LADY

Description: Your browser does not support JavaScript. To view this page, enable JavaScript if it is disabled or upgrade your browser. This Vietnam war US Air Force machine-embroidered patch measures 3.2" by 2.4", used condition. A great find for any military collectible enthusiast. The Lockheed U-2, nicknamed "Dragon Lady", is a single-engine, ultra-high altitude reconnaissance aircraft operated by the USAF and previously flown by the CIA. It provides day and night, very high-altitude (70,000 feet / 21,000 m), all-weather intelligence gathering. The U-2 has also been used for electronic sensor research, satellite calibration, and communications purposes. During Vietnam war in early 1964, the Strategic Air Command (SAC) sent a detachment of U-2s from the 4080th to South Vietnam for high altitude reconnaissance missions over North Vietnam. On 5 April 1965, U-2s from the 4028th SRS (Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron) took photos of SAM-2 sites near Hanoi and Hai Phong harbor. On 11 February 1966, the 4080th Wing was re-designated the 100th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing (100 SRW) and moved to Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona. The SRS detachment at Bien Hoa AB, South Vietnam, was re-designated the 349th SRS. Note: The only loss of a U-2 during combat operations occurred on 8 October 1966, when Major Leo Stewart, flying with the 349th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, developed mechanical problems high over North Vietnam. The U-2 managed to return to South Vietnam where Stewart ejected safely. The U-2 crashed near its base at Bien Hoa. In July 1970, the 349th SRS at Bien Hoa moved to Thailand and was redesignated the 99th SRS, remaining there until March 1976. For any unsatisfactory reason, item can be returned within 30 days for full refund of purchase price (less S&H fee). For more selection, please visit our eBay store. Thanks !

Price: 10.95 USD

Location: Midway City, California

End Time: 2024-09-23T12:38:00.000Z

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