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USAF 56th Special Operations Wing LIFE SUPPORT Vietnam War Patch

Description: This Vietnam war in-country machine embroidered patch measures 3.5" by 2.7", used condition. Its motto is "YOUR LIFE IS OUR BUSINESS." A valuable addition to your collection of Vietnam war memorabilia items. The 56th SOW participated in combat in Southeast Asia, Apr 1967 - Aug 1973, and combat support until Jun 1975, employing a wide variety of aircraft to meet specialized missions. Missions included interdiction, psychological warfare, close air support, search and rescue, forward air control, training Thai and Laotian air forces, and helicopter escort for clandestine insertion and extraction of personnel in Laos and North Vietnam. Provided close air support at the sieges of Khe Sanh, Feb - Apr 1968, and Lima Site 85, Jan - Mar 1968. Participated in Son Tay Prison raid on 21 Nov 1970. Continued combat in Vietnam until mid-Jan 1973, in Laos until 22 Feb 1973, and in Cambodia until 15 Aug 1973. Assisted in the evacuations of Phnom Penh on 11 Apr 1975 and Saigon, 29 - 30 Apr 1975, prior to communist takeover. Provided forward air control and helicopter insertion/extraction support during the SS Mayaguez rescue operation on 15 May 1975. Returned to the United States on 30 Jun 1975. Worldwide combined shipment is welcome to save you money. Please visit my 'EAZYCOLLECTIBLES' store for more great war items. Froo www.froo.com | Froo Cross Sell, Free Cross Sell, Cross promote, eBay Marketing, eBay listing Apps, eBay Apps, eBay Application

Price: 11.36 USD

Location: Westminster, California

End Time: 2024-09-01T02:44:58.000Z

Shipping Cost: 1 USD

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Item Specifics

Restocking Fee: 20%

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Conflict: Vietnam (1961-75)

Country of Manufacture: Vietnam

Original/Reproduction: Original

Theme: Militaria

Country/Region of Manufacture: Vietnam

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