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USAF 67th Tactical Recon Wing Korea 1953 Unit Book

$ 65.99

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Conflict: Korea (1950-53)
  • Condition: Check Photos / Read Description
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

    Description

    USAF 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing "With the United Nations Forces Korea 1953" Unit Book. Koeki Printing Co,Ltd. Nagoya, Japan. SIZE: 10 1/2"x 8 1/4"x 3/4". Approximately 112 black+white pages with some interspersed color. CONDITION: Embossed padded hardcover retains strong color with minimal wear and tear. Binding-side corners are scuffed (*photo #3). Pages are yellowed as would be expected of a 68 year old book. Binding/spine is tight. No rips or writing noted. CONTENTS: 67th TRW (12th, 15th and 45th Tac Recon Squadrons) RF-51, RF-80 and RB-26 operations at Kimpo (K-14) Air Base. *Includes WB-26s of the 6166th Air Weather Flight and Gloster "Meteors" of No. 77 Sqdn RAAF. Pics of all the supporting squadrons and groups activities: RecceTech//AirPolice//Maint//Med//Air Base//FoodServ//MVS//Comm//AirInstal etc. Photos of the "O", EM and "Honcho" clubs. Includes an excellent brief history of the wing. Notables pictured: POTUS Dwight D. Eisenhower, US Army Maj John Eisenhower, Secretary of the Air Force Harold Talbot, Cardinal Frances Spellman, Adlai Stevenson, MG Glen O. Barcus, USAF (5thAF), Col Russel Berg, USAF(Wing CO) and USO performer "Miss 67th Recce Tech" Debby [sic] Reynolds. ***Does NOT feature hundreds/thousands of "yearbook"-style portraits of individual personnel***. Free USPS shipping. Your inquiries are always welcome!