351st ARS highlights heritage with patching ceremony at Thorpe Abbotts

Photo By Karen Abeyasekere | Pilots and boom operators from the 351st Air Refueling Squadron show off their newly presented patches after completing mission certification at the 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum at Thorpe Abbotts, England, Oct. 14, 2022. Thorpe Abbotts was home to the original 351st Bomb Squadron and 100th Bomb Group during World War II. The “Buzzard” patch is a heritage patch and only those who have completed MCT can wear the patch on Fridays. Two squadron aviation resource management Airmen were also presented a patch after completing their training on a variety of tasks including keeping vital flight records and orders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)  

DISS, NFK, UNITED KINGDOM

10.18.2022

Story by Karen Abeyasekere 

100th Air Refueling Wing   

The 351st Air Refueling Squadron went back to its roots and performed a patching ceremony at the 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum, Thorpe Abbotts, England, Oct. 14, 2022. Thorpe Abbotts was home to the original 351st Bomb Squadron and 100th Bomb Group during World War II, and the history and legacy is still remembered today thanks to volunteers who dedicate their time to the museum and remembering those who came before.

Pilots and boom operators receive their heritage patch once they complete mission certification training. Once MCT is complete, the 351st ARS aircrew are fully certified on various mission sets and nuances that come with operating in our area of responsibility.

The Buzzard patch is the heritage patch of the 351st BS and only those who have fully completed MCT can wear the patch on Fridays.

Two squadron aviation resource management Airmen were also presented a patch after completing their training on a variety of tasks including keeping vital flight records and orders.

• Date Taken: 10.18.2022
• Date Posted: 10.18.2022 05:56
• Story ID: 431523
• Location: DISS, NFK, GB