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
Veterans, fathers, and sons...meet the men who adopted the Recce motto: Alone! Unarmed! Unafraid?
DECORATIONS
Read the citations of these men and their extraordinary deeds.
DECORATIONS
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.
WAR STORIES
PHOTOS
Browse dozens of images from the personal collections of members of the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron
PHOTOS
TIMELINE
Review the chronological timeline of significant events for the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron during the Korean War.
TIMELINE
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.
CAMPAIGNS
MISSIONS
Learn more about the types of missions the 12th flew during the Korean War.
MISSIONS
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.