The 480FS is an active USAF unit. It is assigned to the 52d Operations Group, stationed at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. In April 2010 the 52nd Fighter Wing’s strength was reduced by one third when 20 F-16Cs were transferred to other units. As a result of the drawdown of F-16s, the 22d and 23d Fighter Squadrons were inactivated on 13 August 2010 and formed a single “new” squadron, the 480th Fighter Squadron. It was reactivated on the same day (13 August 2010). I found this patch in a Korean embroidery shop, it has the “theater-made” feel with the ‘cut’ edge, and does not have velcro attached.
