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389th Tactical Fighter Squadron patch
Museum Object Item Number: 3235museum7835
Collection: Norman Malayney Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 06 Oct 2025 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
37th Tactical Fighter Wing (Cobras) patch
Museum Object Item Number: 3235museum7836
Collection: Norman Malayney Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 06 Oct 2025 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
37th Tactical Fighter Wing (Cobras) patch
Museum Object Item Number: 3235museum7837
Collection: Norman Malayney Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 06 Oct 2025 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
37th Civil Engineer SQ, Phu Cat as RVN: Base Plan - Map
Document Item Number: 32350103014
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Norman Malayney Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 18 Dec 2025 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
389th TFS Phantoms Hit Enemy Bunkers and Fighting Positions - United States Air Force - News Release No. 779
Document Item Number: 32350103013
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Norman Malayney Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 18 Dec 2025 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Significant Events - Phu Cat Air Base - List
Document Item Number: 32350103002
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Norman Malayney Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 17 Dec 2025 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA036311
American fighter jet being directed by a soldier on the tarmac.
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 29 Jul 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
National Defense service medal and ribbon
Museum Object Item Number: 1296museum1095
National Defense Serive Medal and Ribbon
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 04 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
53rd Tactical Fighter Squadron decal
Museum Object Item Number: 1296museum1098
53rd Tactical Fighter Squadron decal from Bitberg, Germany (1971).
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 04 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA036313
The inside of the cockpit of an aircraft, Ronnie Lee Houston's 'Office.'
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 29 Jul 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
U.S. Air Force Certificate of Training for Lt. Ronnie L. Houston in PACAF Jungle Survival School
Document Item Number: 12960102010
Item Creation Date: 26 January 1970
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 18 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
photocopy of Captain Ronnie L. Houston Honorable Discharge certificate
Document Item Number: 12960102011
Item Creation Date: 14 December 1985
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 18 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Captain bars with name badge
Museum Object Item Number: 1296museum1090
Captain's bars and a velcro name badge all from the 37th / 12th Tactical Fighter Wing at Phu Cat, Vietnam.
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 04 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA036308
Photograph of Ronnie Lee Houston standing in flight suit next to an aircraft. Writing on back: 'June-July 1970. I had been in Vietnam 5-6 months by now.'
Item Creation Date: June-July 1970
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 29 Jul 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA036309
Writing on back of photo: 'Colonel Ralph Parr (World War II ace) awarding me the DFC while at Phu Cat.'
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 29 Jul 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA036310
Ronnie Lee Houston getting sprayed by a fellow soldier in front of an American aircraft. Writing on back of photo: 'My last flight in Vietnam.'
Item Creation Date: 11 January 1970
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 29 Jul 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Request and Authorization for Permanent Change of Station-Military for 2nd Lt. Ronnie L. Houston
Document Item Number: 12960101005
Item Creation Date: 27 May 1968
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 14 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Patches with dog tags
Museum Object Item Number: 1296museum1093
Tactical Air Command patch; 3535th Navigator Training Wing patch; one pair dog tags (Ronnie Lee Houston) all worn at Navigator Training School (June 1968 - March 1969).
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 04 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
CPU-26 / P Computer navigation device
Museum Object Item Number: 1296museum1094
CPU-26 / P Computer Navigation device used at Navigation School.
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 04 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Cotton flight suit
Museum Object Item Number: 1296museum1096
Cotton flight suit worn up until November, 1970, when synthetic suits were issued.
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 04 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Combat boots
Museum Object Item Number: 1296museum1097
Houston's spike protective combat boots. Made especially for him due to his slight stature.
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 04 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Company Grade Officer Effectiveness Report for Captain Ronnie L. Houston
Document Item Number: 12960101013
Item Creation Date: 14 July 1970
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 14 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA036312
Collection of three photos of Ronnie Lee Houston's last flight in Vietnam.
Item Creation Date: 11 January 1970
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 29 Jul 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Duty Officer Logbook - 480 TFS
Document Item Number: 12960103001
[This Item may contain objectionable materials.]
[Number of Pages: 143]Item Creation Date: 01 September 1969
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 16 Sep 2021 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
2nd Lt. Ronnie L. Houston, Request and Authorization for Permanent Change of Station
Document Item Number: 12960101008
Item Creation Date: 19 March 1969
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 14 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
2nd Lt. Ronnie L. Houston Summary Record of Training (Flying)
Document Item Number: 12960101009
Item Creation Date: 24 June 1968
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 14 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Request and Authorization for Permanent Change of Station for Lt. Ronnie L. Houston
Document Item Number: 12960101011
Item Creation Date: 17 November 1969
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 14 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Lt. Ronnie L. Houston Company Grade Officer Effectiveness Report
Document Item Number: 12960101012
Item Creation Date: 13 July 1970
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 14 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Distinguished Flying Cross notification letter to 36th CSGP and Special Order G-0933 - HQ 7th Air Force
Document Item Number: 12960102001
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 18 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
request and authorization for permanent change of station for Capt Ronnie L. Houston
Document Item Number: 12960101014
Item Creation Date: 26 November 1970
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 14 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Special Order G-3576 awarding Distinguished Flying Cross to Ronnie L. Houston, and certificate and citation
Document Item Number: 12960102005
Item Creation Date: 11 August 1970
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 18 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Certificate of Training for Lt. Ronnie Houston in Radar Academic Course F-4
Document Item Number: 12960102008
Item Creation Date: 18 June 1969
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 18 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA036306
Ronnie Lee Houston. Writing on back of photo: '1st night at Phu Cat, February 1970. We were under attack by rockets. Welcome to Vietnam.
Item Creation Date: February 1970
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 29 Jul 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA036307
Writing on back of photo: 'Unknown Colonel awarding me (Ronnie Lee Houston) a second DFC after I returned from Phu Cat. This was in April 1971 at Bithung, Germany.'
Item Creation Date: April 1971
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 29 Jul 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Letters of Commendation of the 480th Tatical Fighter Squadron
Document Item Number: 12960102002
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 18 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
480th Tactical Fighter Squadron Letter of Commendation
Document Item Number: 12960102003
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 18 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Distinguished Flying Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster) Certificate and Citation
Document Item Number: 12960102004
Item Creation Date: 28 March 1971
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 18 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
U.S. Air Force Certificate of Training in Aircrew Familiarization (F-4C) for Lt. Ronnie L. Houston
Document Item Number: 12960102009
Item Creation Date: 27 June 1969
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 18 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Photograph
Photograph Item Number: VA036314
Taken about mid-year 1970 at Phu Cat, Republic of Vietnam. I'm third from the left, standing in front. Notice those 'Steely' eyes!
Item Creation Date: [June-August] 1970
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 09 May 2004 [Updated: 01 Sep 2026]
Patches
Museum Object Item Number: 1296museum1091
McDonnell Phantom II patch; Laotian Highway Patrol patch; Yankee Air Pirate patch; 229 Missions, SEA patch; 37 TFW Cobras patch all worn on Ronnie Lee Houston's 'party' suit. The 'party' suit was used at a monthly gathering at the Officer's Club to welcome newcomers and say good bye to those leaving or no longer present at Phu Cat, Vietnam.
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 04 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Patches
Museum Object Item Number: 1296museum1092
1000 Hours Phantom II patch; 36th Tactical Fighter Wing patch; Ronnie Houston name patch; US Air Forces in Europe patch; Houston name patch; embroidered wings patch; strutting tiger patch all worn while serving with 36th Tactical Fighter Wing in Bitberg, Germany (February 1971 - March 1974).
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 04 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Lackland Air Force Base Memo: Appointment as Reserve Officer of the Air Force for 2nd Lt. Ronnie Houston
Document Item Number: 12960101004
Item Creation Date: 17 November 1967
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 14 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Fighter Pilot Songs / SAR Effort / Rocket Attack
Audio Item Number: 3235AU4849
Collection: Norman Malayney Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 06 Oct 2025 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Sandscript (12th Tactical Fighter Wing) - Newsletter - Cam Ranh Bay AB
Newsletter Item Number: 3235Newsletter612249
Issue: 26
Item Creation Date: 18 August 1967
Collection: Norman Malayney Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 27 Aug 2021 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Surfside Sentinel (Cam Ranh Bay AB) - Newsletter - Cam Ranh Bay
Newsletter Item Number: 3235Newsletter612250
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: 29 November 1968
Collection: Norman Malayney Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 27 Aug 2021 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Armed Forces Examining and Entrance Station, Special Orders Number 164
Document Item Number: 12960101001
Item Creation Date: 23 August 1967
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 14 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Instruction Tag: Boot Combat Tropical Mildew Resistant
Document Item Number: 12960102012
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 18 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Seventh Air Force Special Order G-1387 awarding Air Medal for Meritorious Service and certificate
Document Item Number: 12960102006
Item Creation Date: 06 February 1970
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 18 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
Lackland Military Training Center Special Order AB-15769
Document Item Number: 12960101002
Item Creation Date: 27 October 1967
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 14 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
36th Tactical Fighter Wing Special Order AA-179
Document Item Number: 12960101015
Item Creation Date: 26 December 1972
Collection: Ronnie Lee Houston Collection
Association: 12th Tactical Fighter Wing Association
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Added: 14 Apr 2004 [Updated: 05 May 2026]
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