50th TFW Hahn AB Germany Challenge Coin USAF

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Hahn Air Base Germany was located in the Hunsruck region of the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate, specifically in the small community of Kirchberg. Before the French forces founded an air base on the site in 1951 the area was farmland, and most of the area surrounding the base remains farmland to this day. In 1952, the United States took over the installation and began to erect the seventh largest US Air Base in Europe and the second largest in Germany . (Situated away from the front line of the Cold War, Hahn was a major part of the United States close-knit, continental European air power center.) The 50th Fighter Bomber Wing began moving to Europe July 1953 and completed the relocation to Hahn on August 10, 1953 . (The Wing became the 50th Tactical Fighter Wing July 8, 1958). On September 30, 1991 , the 50th Tactical Fighter Wing inactivated at Hahn Air Base, Germany and was activated as the 50th Space Wing at Falcon Air Force Base, Colorado , January 30, 1992 . (The 50th assumed the personnel, equipment, and functions of the 2d Space Wing, which inactivated at Falcon on that date.) At the end of the Cold War, Hahn AB supported more than 13,000 people and three squadrons of F-16 fighter jets. This coin is new and custom ordered from the manufacturer in celebration of the 50th Tactical Fighter Wing at Hahn . The coin is a matt finished nickel with brushed antique recess. The front has the 50th Tactical Fighter Wing shield encircled with the words HAHN AIR BASE GERMANY and the years the 50th was active at the base ( 1953 - 1991 ). The flip side of the coin (please see below) has the location of Hahn AB highlighted with a yellow star on a map of Germany , alongside patches of three of its Operational squadrons: 10th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 313th Tactical Fighter Squadron, and 496th Tactical Fighter Squadron .. And the Wing's motto âe" MASTER OF THE SKY . Size: 1.75 inches Good luck on your bidding! Customer Satisfaction: These pictures just do not do this coin justice -- You will not be disappointed! Buy with confidence. WE GUARANTEE YOUR SATISFACTION with an exchange or refund. I want each sale to be a successful sale in which both the buyer and the seller are pleased with the transaction. If you feel that the item you purchased is not what it was represented to be after you receive it, please let me know so I might have an opportunity to resolve any issues you might have. Shipping: Shipping is $2.50 for First Class mail with delivery confirmation within the US . Add .50 for each additional coin if payment is made for all items with one payment. International shipping is available; rates are actual postage (determined by destination at the close of the auction) in addition to a $2.00 handling fee . The coins will be shipped in a protective envelope. (I ship on Mondays and Thursdays.) Insurance is available for US addresses at the buyer's request for $1.65. Insurance is strongly recommended . Sometimes items do get lost in the mail. I cannot be held responsible for items lost in the mail, if insurance is not purchased. Payment Options: For US addresses I accept PayPal as well as money orders and cashier's checks. ( I accept PayPal only for International and APO/FPO addresses .) Notification of payment sent must be received within 3 days of closing of this auction (item shipped within 3 business days of receiving payment) . If payment sent by mail, please notify me that it has been mailed to avoid the item being re-listed. read more

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