USAF Wild Weasel Certificate YGBSM Named Fighter Pilot F-105 Thunderchief F-4

Description: One hard to find original certificate for the admission of a pilot into the Society of Wild Weasels. Motto "Cave Putorium."This document came from the collection of the fighter pilot named as the SoWW member. Colonel Wyrewood Anthony "Goose" Gowell (still Major in 1977) flew the F-105 Thunderchief and the F-4 Phantom. Please note that the document has not been removed from the frame yet, but will be shipped separately from the frame to protect the paper. Also, note that the glass in the frame looks to be chipped/damaged in the bottom corner, circled in red near the last few photos. That spot is tough to show in photos. This is the reason for shipping the document out of the frame, to prevent any possible damage. I found a reference online that Gowell flew the EF-105F Wild Weasel sporting "Golden Goose" nose art with the 355th TFW out of Takhli RTAFB, Thailand in 1968. The last photo is of the nose art on that aircraft. In his earlier years in the Air Force, Gowell was a DSO in the B-58 Hustler aircraft of the 64th Bombardment Squadron, 43rd BW. He graduated at the top of his class from pilot training and went to the 563rd TFS at McConnell as one of the first fresh pilots to fly the F-105 with no prior flying experience. Gowell was the commander for the 39th TFTS from 1978-1980, flying the F-4. He was also the Deputy Commander for Operations of the 35th TFW at George AFB from 1982-1984. I do have other similar items to list, so keep an eye out for my new listings! Photographed in natural daylight. Photos may not accurately represent actual colors, or may have glare/reflection. Photos are of actual items you will receive. Please see photos for condition. I can send more photos if needed. Please keep an eye on my other listings to see more rare patches, helmets, and other military collectibles for sale. I have a large collection of military antiques that I am listing. I describe everything to the best of my knowledge and provide as many pictures as possible so that you know what you are bidding on. If you need more pictures, just ask. No returns and no refunds. It is your responsibility to know what you are bidding on. Please ask any and all questions before bidding, I will answer as soon as I can. NO international shipping. No combined shipping. Do not bid if you don't intend to pay. Do not bid if you are unsure about any of my items or if you do not want to buy them. Do not bid if you have zero or negative feedback. Thank you and good luck bidding. Ww

Price: 180 USD

Location: Conway, South Carolina

End Time: 2025-01-31T03:28:40.000Z

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