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12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron

The Vietnam War

The 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron flew unarmed and unescorted low-level high speed reconnaissance missions in the RF-4C Phantom. Scroll down or use the menu to the right to learn more about the people and their mission.

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PERSONNEL
PERSONNEL

Veterans, fathers, and sons...meet the men who adopted the Recce motto: Alone! Unarmed! Unafraid?

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Personnel
Losses
LOSSES

Tim Butz Collection

LOSSES

These men gave their all.

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Decorations
DECORATIONS
DECORATIONS

Read the citations of these men and their extraordinary deeds. 

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THEIR STORIES

Unarmed night missions near Pongyang, dual engine failure over the ocean and the misadventures of guard duty. Learn more about the experiences of these men and their squadron. 

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Stories
Photos
PHOTOS
PHOTOS

Browse dozens of images from the personal collections of members of the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron

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TIMELINE
TIMELINE
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Review the chronological timeline of significant events for the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron during the Korean War.

Timeline
CAMPAIGNS
CAMPAIGNS

During the Korean War, the 12th participated in seven United Nations Campaigns agains North Korea. Learn more about the 12th's involvement in these campaigns.

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Campaigns
MISSIONS
MISSIONS

Learn more about the types of missions the 12th flew during the Korean War.

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Missions
AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT
AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT

The 12th flew the RB-26 Invader during the Korean War. Learn more about the features and capabilities of this high speed night reconnaissance aircraft.

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Aircraft & Equipment
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