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Missing 1953 510th Emblem
News - Latest
Written by David Sarvai   

1953 EmblemCMSgt Michael T. Barrowman received some unexpected news from Mrs. Margaret Ream, Historian, Organizational History Branch, Air Force Historical Research Agency.  The 510th Fighter Bomber Squadron changed the 510th emblem in 1953, and there is no other record of modification until now.

The following is the transcribed order for modification.

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Lt John Drummond
Publications - Photos
Written by David Sarvai   

Lt. John Drummond's photo collection was recently added to the 510th Fighter Squadron Gallery.  The collection contains 180 photos of Lt. Drummond's time in the Military to include with the 510th Fighter Squadron.

Lt. Drummond was captured by the German Army when his P-47 named "Raid Hot Mama" was shot down.  He was taken to the Stalag Luft I camp where he remained for the rest of the war.

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Challenge Coin History
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Written by David Sarvai   

During World War 1, American volunteers from all parts of the country filled the newly formed flying squadrons. Some were wealthy scions attending colleges such as Yale and Harvard who quit in mid-term to join the war. In one squadron, a wealthy lieutenant ordered medallions struck in solid bronze and presented them to his unit. One young pilot placed the medallion in a small leather pouch that he wore about his neck.

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Buzzards Support Operation IRAQI FREEDOM
Publications - Photos
Written by David Sarvai   

510 EFS OPS bw 01Buzzards are Currently Deployed to Iraq in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM as the 510th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron.  Squadron Commander, Lt Col Adrian "Kermit" Pone, sent along a few photos of the Squadron which can be seen by clicking the image to the right of this article. Photos include a Group Operations photo, Group MX (Maintenance) photo, and a few candid shots.

 
2009 Reunion - San Antonio TX
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Written by Stephen W Tanner   

This year we will be at the Radisson San Antonio Market Square.  Dates will be Sept 16 through Sept 19. The hotel is located in downtown San Antonio off I-10 next to El Mercado Market.  There is a courtesy van to the Alamo and Riverwalk.  It is just a short drive to SeaWorld and Fiesta Texas. The hotel is fifteen minutes from the San Antonio Airport.

Download the Registration Form
All forms due by August 15th with full payment.

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Welcome 509th Fighter Squadron
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Written by David Sarvai   

Some years ago, the 510th Fighter Squadron Association merged with the 509th, the 511th, and the 405th Associations to become a single larger organization. As the 510th had the majority of members participating in the Annual Reunions, the members decided to retain the 510th Fighter Squadron Association name.

Over the past five years, members of the Association have submitted their photos, memories and achievements to this website, allowing us to share our continuously growing catalog to the general public. Today marks the first day where a member of the 509th has furnished their collection. View the 509th Collection.

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Benjamin Hartley Letters & Letter 001
Publications - Ben Hartley Letters
Written by David Sarvai   

Lt. Ben Hartley served with the 510th Fighter Squadron during WWII and wrote numerous letters home during those years.  We are please to publish those letters in chronological order for you to  read.  The letters span from February 24th 1943 to October 12th 1945. In all, there are approximately 120 letters and about 600 pages of hand written 510th history.  From a Civilian's first encounter with the Army, training as a Fighter Pilot to winning the war.

Over the course of the next couple of Months, those letters and images will be posted to the website.  Click "Read More..." to read the first letter in the collection.

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Join the 510th FS Association
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Written by David Sarvai   

Download the Application & Join Today!

The 510th Fighter Squadron Association was organized to preserve the illustrious history of the squadron and to continue by membership in this organization the brotherhood and camaraderie that we expressed during military service and to promote friendship among the members, their families and survivors.

Annual and Lifetime Membership is extended to all active, retired or honorably discharged personnel who have served with the 509th, 510th or 511th Fighter Squadrons or with the 405th Fighter Group/Wing .

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