Summary

Summary

Light Blue, a bend tri-parted Gules, Argent and Azure, between in chief a flight symbol of the last fimbriated Argent, emitting a vapor trail fess wise to sinister chief, and bend sinister wise to base passing under the tri-parted bend all Azure, and in base a plate rimmed and gridline Azure surmounted by a tiger's head affronte couped Or garnished Brown and Argent with mouth Gules; all within a diminished bordure Or. Motto: SERVING FREEDOM'S FINEST. (Approved July 31, 1969)

Significance

Ultramarine blue and Air Force yellow are the Air Force's official colors. Blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations. Yellow refers to the sun and excellence required of Air Force personnel. The tricolor bend suggests the colors of the flag of the United States and reflects the patriotism of the wing's personnel. The flight symbol issuing from the globe denotes the worldwide capabilities of the unit in support of combat engagements. The tiger's face symbolizes the wing's aggressive spirit and reflects its heritage and honorable service in Vietnam.

Licensing

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