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Later the Squadron was moved to Hurlburt Field and became a training squadron tasked with training new B-26K pilots on tactics and maneuvers. This patch was worn by the unit when they were a Special Operations Training Squadron at Hurlburt Field. <br> | Later the Squadron was moved to Hurlburt Field and became a training squadron tasked with training new B-26K pilots on tactics and maneuvers. This patch was worn by the unit when they were a Special Operations Training Squadron at Hurlburt Field. <br> | ||
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Revision as of 06:08, 29 September 2020
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| Aircraft: Douglas B-26K | |||
The 603rd Air Commando Squadron was renamed the 603rd Special Operations Squadron during 1968.
The Squadron's parent unit was the 1st Special Operations Wing. However, in 1966 a detachment of planes from this squadron, Detachment-1, were sent to Nakhon Phanom Air Base and attached to the 606th Special Operations Squadron, 56th Special Operations Wing.
This is the patch that was worn by Detachment-1 while they were stationed at Nakhon Phanom Air Base.
After the detachment duty was completed the 603rd returned to normal duties at England AFB. This is the patch that was worn while the unit was stationed at England AFB.
Later the Squadron was moved to Hurlburt Field and became a training squadron tasked with training new B-26K pilots on tactics and maneuvers. This patch was worn by the unit when they were a Special Operations Training Squadron at Hurlburt Field.
Planes
| Serial Number | Date Assigned | Date Left | Comments |
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| 64-17640 | 1 Jul 1969 | 23 Oct 1969 | Left for storage at Davis-Monthan AFB. |