1370 PHOTO MAPPING WING - 1960-1968
- FORBES AIR FORCE BASE, KANSAS
- COLD WAR + END OF AN ERA!
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Color Patch
Condition is NEW, has Hook & Loop
100% Fully Embroidered Patch with Cut Edge
Unit emblem certified by The Institute Of Heraldry (TIOH)
Note#1: Attached are color images for information purposes only, free on the NET!
Note#2: The unit patch has not been worn on a USAF uniform for 46 years
Note#3: Forbes AFB was the last duty assignment for the 1370 PMW
Note#4: Turner Air Force Base, Georgia was an active duty installation form 1941 to 1966
Note#5: Forbes Air Force Base, Kansas was an active duty installation from 1942 to 1973
Color Unit Patches came off the USAF utility uniforms during the late 1970's
After mid 1985 Color patches were worn only on Duty Flight Suites & Flight Jackets
Subdued unit patches started appearing on USAF utility uniforms during the early 1980's
In 2007 USAF prohibited unit patches on the Airman Battle Uniforms (ABU)
As of 2018 the USAF has adopted the U.S. Army Operational Camouflage Pattern
(OCP) Uniform, authorizing subdued unit patches once again
Wing was operational from 1960 to 1968
Unit was stationed at Turner AFB, Georgia & Forbes AFB, Kansas
Assigned: Air Photographic & Charting Service/Military Air Transport Service/Military Airlift Command (MAC)
Emblem Approved: ?
Nickname: ?
Motto: We Map The World
Operational Aircraft: Multiple
Operational Aircraft: Multiple
- Boeing RC-135A Stratolifter
- Lockheed RC-130A Hercules
- Boeing RB-50 Super Fortress
Unit Awards & Decorations:
Unit Awards & Decorations:
- Earned Three Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards