(Korean): The 310th Fighter Squadron is part of the 56th Operations Group at Luke Air Force Base, AZ. They operate the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft conducting advanced fighter training. The unit, which adopted its original “Tophat” name in September 1987, has earned two Distinguished Unit Citations, Philippine Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, and nine Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards. The 310FS (“Top Hats”, Tailband: Green & Yellow), fly Block 42 F-16C and D models conducting training in night operations, forward Air Control-Airborne in the F-16, and “Medium Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night” (MANTIRN) training. These patches were found in a small, off-the-beaten-patch Korean embroidery shop in limited quantities, has that “theater- made” feel about it, and does not come with velcro attached.
