Check the listing for details. VIETNAM WAR PATCH, US 17th COMBAT AVIATION GROUP " FREEDOM EAGLE ". Condition: Used. Listed at 10.98 USD. THIS ITEM MEASURES 3 IN X 3.5 IN. The 17th Aviation Group was activated in Vietnam in December 1965 and became operational March 1, 1966. It assumed command of the 10th, 14th and 52nd battalions in March 1966 and became part of 1st Aviation Brigade in May 1966. The group was located at Nha Trang until November 1970 when it moved to Tuy Hoa. II Corps terrain varied from coastal plains to mountains (Central Highlands). The 17th CAG had about 8,000 personnel. Late in the war, in 1972 the group provided intensive support to ARVN troops defending a major incursion by NVA tanks. The 17th supported mostly the 4th Infantry, the 198th Light Infantry Brigade, 173rd Airborne and 5th Special Forces, along with the Korean (ROK), the ARVN 22nd and 23rd Infantry Divisions.For orders of multiple items, please ask (or wait) for a revised invoice with reduced shipping charge BEFORE paying.YOUR ITEM WILL BE SHIPPED WITHIN 24 HOURS UPON RECEIPT OF YOUR PAYMENT.FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS ONLY: WE WILL SHIP BY 1st CLASS MAIL. WE DO APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS. PLEASE GIVE US AT LEAST 24 HOURS TO RESPOND BEFORE LEAVING NEGATIVE FEEDBACK OR OPENING AN EBAY DISPUTE. THANKS.