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Though America was late coming into the war as far as air fighting was concerned, they succeeded in contributing greatly to it's outcome with such personages as Eddie Rickenbacker and Raol Lufberry. Both men were members of the 94th, "Hat in the Ring" Aero Squadron which was based in Toul France, Just 18 miles from the German border.</I></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>The United States with fewer than 250 planes, was poorly prepared to fight an air war in April </I><I>1917</I><I>. Since April </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1916</b></I></FONT><I>, however, 180 U.S. volunteer pilots had been gaining experience in France, fighting with the Lafayette Escadrille, an offshoot of the French Flying Corps. In </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1918</b></I></FONT><I>, most of the group transferred to the American Air Service. During the final seven months of the war, the 94th proved itself as an effective air offensive, downing a total of 69 Boche planes, more than any other American Unit. Members of the squadron became heroes over-night for their acts of valor beyond the call of duty and were hailed by the nation abroad. These flyers would seek out the enemy in formation, engaging themselves in extensive "dog-fights", as they came to be known. "Dog-fights" involved difficult deflection shot, astounding aerial maneuvering, and even with the help of tracer bullets, many combats were inconclusive. The amount of ammunition capable of being carried of the flimsy crafts was strictly limited due to making their tasks all the more difficult. In addition to aerial combat, fighter pilots were frequently called upon to shoot down observation balloons and carry out tactically difficult low ground strafing attacks against troops and transports.</I></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>Perhaps the most noted character to emerge from the 94th Aero Squadron was Eddie Rickenbacker, a natural fighter pilot who ended the war as America's "Ace" with the rank of captain. He was awarded almost every decoration attainable, including the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross. With 26 victories to his credit, he was the highest ranking U.S. pilot</I></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>Douglas Campbell earned the Distinguished Service Cross "For extraordinary heroism in action" on May 19th 1918. He was the first American trained pilot to have five confirmed victories. He shared the honor of having the first official victory over an enemy aircraft with Alan Winslow. </I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>Third-ranking, Raol Lufberry, attained 17 kills before jumping to his death from a fiery Nieuport aircraft in May, 1918.</I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I> </I></FONT></div> <div> <I>These were men of outstanding courage. Honor and valor were respected and held in high esteem be both sides, and the victor toasted the vanquished. The 94th also served in Africa (</I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1942-1943</b></I></FONT><I>), flying P-38's. After the war, they flew P-80's as the first jet squadron. They are still around today flying F-15's out of Langley AFB. The very first US air combat unit was the 1st Pursuit Group, which included the 94th as well as the 27th Squadrons. Today, the First Air Wings 1st Combat Group includes the 27th and 94th Squadrons. This was the spirit of the 94th Aero Squadron then, and the atmosphere of the 94th Fighter Squadron today.</I></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><U>Updated History</U></I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="075406e0.jpg" border=0 width="320" height="366" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <I>"The Hat in the Ring Gang"</I></div> <div> <I>HISTORY OF THE 94TH FIGHTER SQUADRON</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>The 94th Fighter Squadron, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia is a squadron rich in history and tradition. The 94th was America's first air superiority squadron and has produced 14 air combat aces since the beginning of the century. The origins of the 94th can be traced back to World War I when the potential of the airplane as a fighting machine was first being realized.</I></div> <div> <I>The squadron was officially activated at Kelly Field, Texas, on 20 August </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1917</b></I></FONT><I>, as the 94th Aero Squadron. With the exception of two enlisted men, the squadron was initially composed of all volunteers with no flying experience.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>On 30 September 1917, two officers and 150 enlisted men left Texas for France. Upon their arrival in France in November, they were sent to seven different aircraft factories for maintenance and repair training. In January of </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1918</b></I></FONT><I>, the men of the 94th were reunited at Issoudun. The squadron moved to Headquarters, 1st Pursuit Organization Center at Villeneuve-les-vertus in March.</I></div> <div> <I>The 94th flew two historic missions from Villeneuve. On 6 March, Maj. Raoul Lufbery (formerly of the famous French Lafayette Escadrille), 1Lt. Douglas Campbell, and 1Lt. Edward V. Rickenbacker launched in three Nieuport XXVIIIs. They became the first all American flight from an American squadron to cross enemy lines. Then, on 19 March, Maj. Lufbery and Lt.'s Campbell and Rickenbacker became the first American patrol to fly a mission north of the Marne and over the Rhine River. As the war moved, so did the 94th.</I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>On 7 April the 94th arrived at the Gencoult Aerodrome, Toul, France, where it began operations as the first American squadron at the front. On 14 April, Lt. Campbell, who later became America's first Ace, and Lt. Alan Winslow downed two German aircraft. These were the first victories ever scored by an American unit.</I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>In </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1924</b></I></FONT><I>, the 94th was consolidated with the 103rd Aero Squadron, the World War I-era unit that had evolved from the famed Lafayette Escadrille. The 94th dropped the "Hat in the Ring" and adopted the insignia of the 103rd, an Indian chief head.</I></div> <div> <I>Pilots flying with the Indian Head insignia kept the 94th in the public eye during the inter-war years. Lt. Paul Wurtsmith brought fame to the squadron by winning the Air Races of </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1929</b></I></FONT><I>. 94th pilots Lt. Lewis Vaupre and Lt. Curtis LeMay followed him in </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1930 </b></I></FONT><I>and </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1935</b></I></FONT><I>, respectively.</I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>The 94th flew 17 different aircraft with the Indian Head insignia, starting 'With the MB-3 and continuing with the P-6. P-12, P-36, P-40, and the famous P-38 Lightning.</I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>It was in the Lightning that the 94th moved to San Diego, California just one week after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Expecting to see action in the Pacific the squadron readied for deployment in Long Beach in 1942. Their next orders, however, were for Europe. In the summer of </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1942</b></I></FONT><I>, the 94th deployed to England via Labrador, Greenland, and Iceland. This marked the first time that an entire American unit flew its own aircraft to Europe from the United States.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>While stationed in England, the squadron received a visit from Capt. "Eddie" Rickenbacker, then a consultant to the Secretary of War. He brought with him the silver "Hat in the Ring" insignia that the 94th had worn during WW1. Out of respect for Capt. Rickenbacker and the history of the 94th, the War Department dropped the "Indian Head" and authorized the squadron to use the original insignia.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>In November </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1942</b></I></FONT><I>, the "Hat in the Ring Gang" again went to war. The 94th landed with the infantry on D-day in Algiers, North Africa. Based in Africa for two years, the 94th again distinguished itself in combat by winning two Presidential Distinguished Unit Citations for actions over Italy in August </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1943</b></I></FONT><I>.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>The "Hat in the Ring Gang" accumulated other honors as well during World War II. The squadron won 12 Battle Participation credits, including almost every major offensive campaign in North Africa and Europe. It was credited with 124 official kills; in one raid alone, the 94th, working with the other two squadrons of the 1st Pursuit Group, destroyed 88 aircraft in a battle over Italy. The 94th produced five aces in WWll, including Lt. Donald Kienholz (6 kills) and Capt. Jack ("Happy Jack") Ilfrey (6 kills) (author of Happy Jack's Go-Buggy). As a further distinction the 94th was assigned to escort President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill from England to Yalta for the history-making conference.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>After the war, the 94th was deactivated and returned to the United States. On 3 July </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1946</b></I></FONT><I>, the 94th Fighter Squadron was reactivated and entered the Jet Age. Stationed at March Field, California, until October </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1947</b></I></FONT><I>, the 94th trained in the Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star, America's first operational jet fighter. During a short four-month tour at Ladd Field, Alaska, the squadron performed the cold weather testing on the P-80. The 94th returned to March in February </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1948</b></I></FONT><I> and remained there until July </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1950</b></I></FONT><I>.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>While at March, the 94th came under the direction of several separate major commands. The squadron was a Tactical Air Command (TAC) unit until December 1948, when it was reassigned to the Continental Air Command (ConAC). In July of that year, the 94th was temporarily assigned to the Strategic Air Command (SAC). Two years later, the 94th Fighter Squadron became the 94th Fighter Intercept Squadron (FIS), a part of ConAC. Later that year, it was reassigned to the Air Defense C (ADC). While under AIDC, the 94th FIS was committed to both the Western and Eastern Air Defense Forces.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>Coincident with the change to the interceptor role was a change of location, Flying new F-86s, the 94th moved to George AFB, California in July 1950. The squadron stayed there until </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1955</b></I></FONT><I>, when it moved back to its pre-WWll location, Selfridge Field.</I></div> <div> <I>The famous</I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FF00FF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B> </b></FONT><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFF33" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>"Hat in the Ring" insignia first appeared on the 94th's Nieuports on 10 April 1918.</b></I></FONT><I> This insignia was conceived by Capt. Paul Walters (surgeon), and drawn by Lt. John Wentworth. The hat, suggested by Maj. John Huffer, squadron commander, represents Uncle Sam's stovepipe hat. The idea for the ring, contributed by Capt. Walters, suggests the old American custom of throwing a hat into "the ring" as an invitation to battle. Except for a period of nine years, this was the symbol of the 94th.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>Through the end of the war in November 1918, the "Hat in the Ring" insignia remained synonymous with unparalleled success. No 94th pilot typified this success more than 1Lt. Edward V. Rickenbacker, the "Ace of Aces." In the Nieuport XXVIII and later in the Spad XIII (the 94th's primary WWI fighter), Lt. Rickenbacker accumulated over a third of the squadron's kills. During three months of combat, he was credited with 26 total kills: 22 aircraft (two of which he downed the day he became squadron commander) and 4 balloons. Lt. Rickenbacker's decorations included the French Croix-deGuerre, and the Congressional Medal of Honor.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>The 94th established a prestigious record in WW1. There were several aces in the unit, including Lt. Rickenbacker, Maj. Lufbery, and Lt. Campbell. From 12 September through 11 November 1918, the squadron destroyed 50 enemy aircraft. The 94th logged a total of 70 kills during the war, an accomplishment unparalleled by any other American squadron. By the end of hostilities, the 94th had won battle honors for participation in 11 major engagements and was awarded the Croix-de-Guerre with Palm.</I></div> <div> <I>After the Armistice, the squadron moved to Germany and then returned home in the spring of 1919, becoming the 94th Squadron (Pursuit). After several moves between Michigan and Texas, the 94th settled at Selfridge Field, Michigan in July 1922. The squadron stayed there for the remainder of the inter-war years, training in its pursuit role.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>While at Selfridge, the 94th continued to build a record of excellence. In </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1956</b></I></FONT><I>, the 94th won the Worldwide Rocket Firing Meet held at Vincent AFB, Arizona. In the meet, the 94th won top honors competing with aircrews from U.S. forces around the world.</I></div> <div> <I>In the </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1960</b></I></FONT><I>'s, the unit proved its dedication to readiness through real world commitments. The 94th was among the first units sent to Florida during the Cuban Missile Crisis in October </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1962</b></I></FONT><I>. The squadron carried out combat patrol missions off the coast of Florida, setting a record for F-106 flying hours and sorties, During </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1964-65, 1967-68</b></I></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I>, </I></FONT><I>and </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1970</b></I></FONT><I>, the 94th, with other ADC units, maintained an alert force in Alaska. With its supersonic F-106s, the squadron had the opportunity to intercept Russian bombers on missions across the Bering Sea. Then, in June 1969, with growing tensions surrounding the Pueblo Incident and the downing of an EC-121 by North Korea, the squadron deployed to Osan AB, South Korea for six months. In recognition for its role in Korea, the Fighting 94th was presented the ADC "A" award for outstanding performance by an ADC fighter squadron. General McGhee, then commander of the 5th Air Force in the Republic of Korea, also presented an award for outstanding performance.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>Shortly after returning from Korea, the 94th moved from Selfridge (soon to become an Air National Guard Base) to Wurtsmith AFB, Michigan, for what was to be a short 2-year tour. On 1 July </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1971</b></I></FONT><I>, the 94th moved to MacDill AFB, Florida, as part of a realignment of the original First Pursuit Group of WW II. The squadron was designated the 94th Tactical Fighter Squadron, reassigned to TAC, and reunited with the 27th and 71st squadrons under the 1st Tactical Fighter Wing.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>The move to MacDill introduced the McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II to the 94th TFS. The 94th, along with the other squadrons in the wing, assumed the duties of a Replacement Training Unit (RTU), providing F-4 aircrews for assignments in both U.S. and foreign based units, was gained in the European environment. While there, an "encounter" was arranged with the Federal Republic of Germany's Tactical Fighter Wing 71, "Richthofen", at Wittmundhaven, Germany. The aerial meeting and party that followed were the first peacetime meeting of the two most famous fighter units in the world.</I></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I>********************************************************</I></div> <bR> <div> <I><U>In </U></I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B><U>1970</U></b></I></FONT><I><U>, July, Capt. Rickenbacker, now 75 years old, visited his old "Hat in the Ring" squadron for what was to be the last time. </U></I><I>Capt. Rickenbacker marveled at the changes that had taken place in military aviation since his WWI days. </I><I><B><U>Two years later in July 1973, America's "Ace of Aces" passed away. </U></b></I><I>To pay tribute to this famous aviator, the squadron traveled to Columbus, Ohio, Capt. Rickenbacker's hometown. At the memorial services, the squadron's instructors flew the famous Missing Man formation in memory of the celebrated former commander of the 94th Aero Squadron. In May 1974, the 94th again flew to Columbus to participate in the ceremonies for the dedication of Rickenbacker AFB (formerly Lockbourne AFB).</I></div> <div> <I>After four years at MacDill, Capt. Rickenbacker's "Hat in the Ring Gang" was temporarily deactivated and moved, along with the 1st TFW, to its present location, Langley AFB, Virginia. The squadron was reactivated in August 1976 and received its first personnel that same month.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>Once again, a change of station meant a new fighter. In </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1975</b></I></FONT><I>, the 1st TFW received the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, America's newest all weather, air superiority fighter. The first sorties flown in the Eagle by the 94th were launched in November </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1976</b></I></FONT><I>. The squadron became combat-ready in early </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1977</b></I></FONT><I>.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>Since then, the 94th TFS has upheld its proud tradition. In </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1977</b></I></FONT><I>, the 94th went to Red Flag at Nellis AFB, Nevada. That same year, the 94th participated in Project Ready, the training of 83 USAFE pilots from the 36th TFW, Bitburg Air Base, Germany. Spring of </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1978</b></I></FONT><I> saw the 94th make the first F-15 operational deployment to PACAF, a trip including stops in Hawaii, Korea, Okinawa, and the Philippines. Later that summer, the 94th was back at Red Flag.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>Late in October </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1978</b></I></FONT><I>, a squadron-sized unit deployed to Soesterberg AB, Netherlands, for exercise Coronet Sandpiper. For two months, the 94th maintained a NATO alert commitment for the 32nd TFS. </I></div> <bR> <div> <I>Following closely on the heels of the Netherlands TDY was the 94th's first visit to the Mediterranean area. On 10 January </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1979</b></I></FONT><I>, presidential tasking sent the "Hat in the Ring" squadron to Saudi Arabia in a "show of support." Eighteen aircraft deployed, 12 to in-country bases while 6 stayed in Europe. Redeployment from this most successful trip was via 4-ships to Sudan, Morocco, and Spain, with all 18 aircraft gathering in Portugal prior to the trip home on 27 January.</I></div> <div> <I>Through </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1979</b></I></FONT><I> and </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1980</b></I></FONT><I>, the 94th was a part of several noteworthy events. In that 2-year period, the squadron participated in another Red Flag, the Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP) at EGLIN AFB, Florida and in Maple Flag at Cold Lake, Canada. In November 1980, the 94th was privileged to receive a visit from Douglas Campbell, an original member of the 94th and America’s first ace. He provided the squadron with many fascinating stories about Capt. Rickenbacker, Maj. Lufbery, and other men who proudly served the original 94th.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>In </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1981</b></I></FONT><I>, the 94th participated in exercises around the world. The squadron deployed in May to Maple Flag VII at Cold Lake, Canada. From 16 June to 16 July, the 94th participated in two highly successful and rewarding deployments to Kwang Ju AB, Korea (Coronet Anchor), and to Nyutubaru AB, Japan (Cope North). Twelve F-15s and approximately 230 personnel were involved in the 94th's first overseas deployment since 1979. The squadron rounded out the year with two smaller CONUS deployments.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>During </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1982</b></I></FONT><I>, the 94th had the opportunity to fly in its old interceptor role. For a short period in January, the 94th assumed an air defense function while the Langley based 48th FIS converted from F-106s to F-15s. In April and May the squadron deployed to Quick Thrust at Charleston, South Carolina, to Red Flag, and, from 23 November to 10 December, the 94th participated in Jade Tiger 83. Six F-15s and 14 pilots were sent to Oman and Somalia in support of a JCS coordinated joint/combined field training exercise.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>1983</b></I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I> was a showcase year for the 94th at Langley. In addition to its involvement in Green Flag, WSEP, and the Electronic Warfare Evaluation Program (EWEP), the 94th played a major role in a national contingency operation. In accordance with its Rapid Deployment Force responsibilities (Coronet Lightning) assumed in 1981, the 94th sent 8 fully armed F-15s and 16 pilots to Khartoum, Sudan, to support the U.S. involvement in the Chad-Libya conflict. For 20 days, the 94th maintained an active Air Defense alert in the Middle East, becoming the first USAF air defense/air superiority squadron to do so. The squadron returned on 26 August with the distinction of being the first U.S. F-15 deployment to the Middle East in support of a national crisis.</I></FONT></div> <div> <I>In </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1984</b></I></FONT><I>, the 94th continued to uphold its tradition of excellence. In February the squadron served as the core unit at Red Flag 84-2, overseeing operations, logistics, and maintenance functions for a multinational Red Flag deployment. In April, the 94th received the Daedalian award from the Samuel P. Langley Flight of the Order of Daedalians. The award recognized the squadron as the military flying unit contributing most to the advancement of military aerospace activities during the past year. The 94th further distinguished itself in May, during Memorial Day ceremonies honoring the entombment of the Vietnam era Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, twenty-one F-15 Eagles performed a fly-by formation. Each of those eagles proudly bore the hat in the ring emblem.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>As a result of Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait on 2 August </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1990</b></I></FONT><I>, lines were drawn across the skies of Iraq.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>94th TFS sent 8 pilots and 125 maintainers to Saudi Arabia to support Desert Shield/Storm. The Spads went to support Operation Southern Watch (OSW) for the first time in August </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1992</b></I></FONT><I>. In </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1993</b></I></FONT><I>, the 94th was redesignated the 94th Fighter Squadron. We returned for another 90 day trip to Dhahran in October 1993. In April 94, we returned to Jordan. Then in June of </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1995</b></I></FONT><I>, we took another three-month TDY to OSW. During the summer of 1996, the Spads participated in Air Expeditionary Force II (AEF II). We took 12 F-15’s from Langley to Shaheed Mwaffaq AB, Azraq Jordan, and participated in AEF II from 12 April through 28 June. In December </I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>1996</b></I></FONT><I>, the 94th was again off to support the No-Fly zone in Iraq, but this trip would be spent in support of Operation Provide Comfort (OPC) in Incirlik Turkey. October 1997 found the Spads again in Saudi Arabia, but now we were at Prince Sultan Air Base in Al Kharj. We continue to provide the United States Air Superiority, any time, any place.</I></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B>Continuous realistic training, a readiness posture, and dedication to the mission. The 94th Tactical Fighter Squadron continues to live by these principles, and will be ready, if the need should arise, to once more "throw our hat in the ring</b></I></div> <bR> <div> <I> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="624" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 1544 WIDTH="620"><bR> <div>  <A NAME="aircraft___aces_of_the_94th_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I>Aircraft & Aces of the 94th</I></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I> </I></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <I>"THEN MY DAMN GUNS JAMMED, MY MASK SLIPPED DOWN AND I COULDN'T TALK. I BROKE RIGHT AND MY HELMET SLIPPED OVER MY EYES AND I BLACKED OUT. WHEN I WOKE UP, TWO GUYS WERE KICKING ME WHILE A THIRD HELD A GUN IN MY FACE."</I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I> </I></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <I>-UNKNOWN</I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><B><U>AIRCRAFT OF THE 94TH</U></b></I></div> <bR> <div> <I>NIEUPORT 28     1918 </I></div> <div> <I>SPAD XIII    1918-19</I></div> <div> <I>FOKKER D VII      1919 </I></div> <div> <I>ALBATROS D, V      1919 </I></div> <div> <I>PFALZ D. III      1919 </I></div> <div> <I>ROLAND D. VI     1919 </I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I> </I></FONT></div> <div> <I>SE-5A    1919-1922 </I></div> <div> <I>JN-4 1919-1924 </I></div> <div> <I>JN-6 1919-1924 </I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I> </I></FONT></div> <div> <I>DH-4 1919-1924 </I></div> <div> <I>ORENCO D 1919-1924 </I></div> <div> <I>PW-5 1919-1924 </I></div> <div> <I>SPAD XIII 1922-1924 </I></div> <div> <I>MB-3 1922-1925 </I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I> </I></FONT></div> <div> <I>PW-8 1924-1926 </I></div> <div> <I>P-1 1925-1931 </I></div> <div> <I>P-2 1926-1931 </I></div> <div> <I>P-3 1926-1931 </I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I> </I></FONT></div> <div> <I>P-5 1926-1931 </I></div> <div> <I>P-12 1930-32</I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I> </I></FONT></div> <div> <I> P-6 1932</I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I> </I></FONT></div> <div> <I>P-16 1932-1934</I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I> </I></FONT></div> <div> <I>P-26 1934-1938</I></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I>P-6 1934-1938</I></FONT><I> </I></div> <div> <I>P-35 1938-1941</I></div> <div> <I>P-30 1934-38</I></div> <div> <I>P-36 1938-1940</I></div> <div> <I>P-40 1939-1941</I></div> <div> <I>P-43 1939-1941</I></div> <div> <I>P-38 1941-1945</I></div> <div> <I>P-80 1946-1949</I></div> <div> <I>T-33 1947-1971</I></div> <div> <I>F-86A/D/L L 1949-1956</I></div> <div> <I>F-102 1958-1960</I></div> <div> <I>F-106A/B 1960-1971</I></div> <div> <I>F-4E 1971-1975</I></div> <div> <I>F-15 1976-?</I></div> <div> <I>F-16 ?</I></div> <div> <I>F-18 ?</I></div> <div> <I> </I><I> </I><I> </I><I> </I><I> </I><I> </I><I> </I><I> </I><I> </I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B><U>ACES AND KILLS OF THE 94TH</U></b></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B><U>WWI</U></b></I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B><U> </U></b></I></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <I>Capt. Edward V. Rickenbacker 26</I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I> </I></FONT></div> <div> <I>Maj. James A. Meissner 8</I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I> </I></FONT></div> <div> <I>Capt. Hamilton Coolidge 8</I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I> </I></FONT></div> <div> <I>Maj. Reed M. Chambers 7</I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I> </I></FONT></div> <div> <I>Capt. Harvey W. Cook 7</I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I> </I></FONT></div> <div> <I>Capt. Douglas Campbell 6</I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I> </I></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <I><B><U>WWII</U></b></I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B><U> </U></b></I></FONT></div> <div> <I>Capt. Jack M. Ilfrey 6</I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I> </I></FONT></div> <div> <I>Lt. Donald D. Kienholz 6</I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I> </I></FONT></div> <div> <I>Lt. Richard J. Lee 5</I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I> </I></FONT></div> <div> <I>Lt. Newell 0. Roberts 5</I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I> </I></FONT></div> <div> <I>Lt. Everett Miller 5</I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I> </I></FONT></div> <div> <I>Lt. Franklin C. Lathrope 5</I></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></I></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>94th Chaplain (April, 2002): "The above information was compiled by </I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#0099CC" FACE="Times New Roman" ><A HREF="mailto:tipper@gotips.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:tipper@gotips.net"><U><I><U>tipper@gotips.net</U></I></U></A></FONT><I><U>.</U></I><I>  I would like to thank him for his permission to use his information here. His web page was my inspiration for forming the 94th. 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