58th Tactical Fighter Squadron

58th Tactical Fighter Squadron - Vietnam

UPDATED: 28 Dec 04

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58th Tactical Fighter Squadron

Lineage

Redesignated 58th Tactical Fighter Squadron on 16 Mar 1970. Activated on 1 Sep 1970.

Assignments

33d Tactical Fighter (later, 33d Fighter) Wing, 1 Sep 1970 (attached to 432d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, 29 Apr–14 Oct 1972; 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, 8 Jun–14 Sep 1973.

Stations

Eglin AFB, FL, 1 Sep 1970– (deployed at Udorn RTAFB, Thailand, 29 Apr–18 Oct 1972 and 1 Jun–14 Sep 1973.

Aircraft

F–4, 1970–1979

Operations

Combat in Southeast Asia, 6 May–8 Oct 1972 and 6–30 Jun 1973

Honors
Vietnam: Vietnam Ceasefire.

Decorations. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device: 25 Apr–16 Oct 1972. Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm: 29 Apr–18 Oct 1972.

Tail Code: ED

Aircraft: F-4E

Vietnam Service: 4/72 - 10/72

Mig Kills: 2

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