Description: The size of this patch is 3" x 3.5".During Vietnam war, the primary purpose of USAF ARC LIGHT Operation was the destruction of major Viet Cong command and control and supply storage facilities through high altitude bombing. This was later expanded to strike enemy troop concentrations and major supply routes. Conventional bombing missions from Anderson AFB to Vietnam and Laos were flown by cells of three B-52Ds each, averaged over 12 hours, and included air refueling by KC-135 tankers from Kadena AB. At this time, the primary method of delivering weapons on target was the synchronous offset aiming capability of the B-52D radar bombing and navigation system using geographical features in the target area as aim points. In November 1966 a ground directed radar, or MSQ, bombing capability was in place. This capability allowed more responsive targeting based on field intelligence reports. A "Quick Run" concept was developed whereby US Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV) could request priority targeting resulting in B-52D missions diverted from their primary targets prior to take off or after takeoff, with the bomb drop directed by a MSQ site. By December 1966, 35 percent of the B-52D sorties flown were MSQ directed, increasing to 46 percent in January and 54 percent in March.-SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY BACK.-COMBINED SHIPMENT OF MULTIPLE ITEMS IS REDUCED TO SAVE YOU MONEY.-PAYPAL PAYMENT IS ACCEPTED. FOR OTHER PAYMENT METHODS, PLEASE EMAIL ME FOR MORE DETAILS.-YOUR ITEM WILL BE SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HOURS UPON RECEIPT OF YOUR PAYMENT.-FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS ONLY: WE WILL SHIP BY 1st CLASS MAIL. WE REQUIRE BUYERS TO WAIT FOR THE INVOICE BEFORE PAYING.-OUR FEEDBACK IS IMPORTANT TO US AND WE WANT YOU TO BE HAPPY WITH YOUR PURCHASE. IF YOU FIND SOMETHING WRONG, PLEASE CONTACT US BEFORE LEAVING A NEUTRAL OR NEGATIVE FEEDBACK AND WE WILL TRY TO MAKE IT RIGHT. Due to global pandemic and USPS reduction of services, please allow extra delivery time. Thanks.
Price: 11.75 USD
Location: Grand Prairie, Texas
End Time: 2024-04-16T05:02:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
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)
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
Modified Item: No
