Medals are awarded based on the accomplishments of a pilot. Each medal has a concrete set of circumstances which will lead to its being awarded. Any pilot may recommend another for an award. The recommendation should specify the award to be received and detail the actions of the recommended pilot. Recommendations may also come from outside of the 352nd Fighter Group. The recommendation is reviewed by the pilot's Squadron Commander. If the Squadron Commander feels the recommendation is worthy of further review, the recommendation is brought before all of the Squadron Commanders and the Group Commander. If approved, the pilot is recognized before the entire Fighter Group.

Medal of Honor
Action above and beyond the call of duty, risking life where otherwise life would not be in risk, and exceptionally aiding the cause in doing so. Action should clearly merit the Medal of Honor in any pilots eyes, and this award can only be earned in an organized scenario.

Air Force Cross
Exceptionally valorous actions, but not deserving of a Medal of Honor, may be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. The Distinguished Service Cross may only be earned in an organized scenario with very rare and extraordinary exceptions.

Silver Star
Awarded for gallantry in action, the Silver Star is more commonly awarded in organized scenarios but may also be earned in formal missions.

Legion of Merit
Awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct or superior service in either a combat or non-combat role.

Distinguished Flying Cross
Awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight; the highest award commonly awarded outside of scenarios.

Bronze Star
Awarded for heroic actions involving the risk of life; commonly earned in scenarios.

Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded for non-combat achievement in the service of the 352nd Fighter Group.

Air Medal
Awarded for heroic actions involving the risk of life; similar to the Bronze Star Medal, but earned outside of organized scenarios.

Aerial Achievement Medal
Awarded for sustained meritorious achievement in flight.

Air Force Commendation Medal
Awarded for actions not involving the direct risk of life but otherwise earning the Air Medal.

National Defense Medal
Awarded for incontestable non-combat achievement in the service of the WarBirds community at large.

Combat Readiness Medal
Awarded for continuous readiness for combat as shown by participation in 352nd Fighter Group events.

Oak Leaf Cluster
Added to a medal for each additional time it is received.

Valor V
Added to a medal when it has been received five times.

Confirmed Kill
Each member of the 352nd FG has their personal best streak kept track of. A Confirmed Kill is awarded for each kill scored during their best streak.

Shared Kill
A Shared Kill is awarded for each assist scored during an event.

Campaign Ribbons are awarded based on participation in organized scenarios as a part of the 352nd Fighter Group.

The "Squadron Select Series" or "S3" is a multiple frame scenario based on a air campaigns that took place during The Second World War.

The 352nd FG is proud to have been invited to participate in the Squadron Select Series. The S3 was begun by the 401 RCAF and JG 14 as a way to allow historically based squads to duel in historically based situations. Since then it has grown to over 30 different squadrons.

S3: Pony Boys [ Jul/Aug 2004 ]

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352nd Pony Boys AAR

S3: The Gazala Races [ Nov/Dec 2001 ]

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352nd The Gazala Races AAR

S3: Operation Crusader [ Sept/Oct 2001 ]

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352nd Operation Crusader AAR

S3: The Soft Underbelly [ May/June 2001 ]

The Soft Underbelly had the 352nd flying as a member of the 15th Air Force out of Italy attacking targets in southern Germany. For the first two frames we flew P-47D's (obviously a ride many of us aren't familiar with), but for the last three we were back in our Mustangs. We also got the opportunity to fly escort for the 457th on most of these missions. Col Dune was the overall Allied commander for Frame 4.

352nd The Soft Underbelly AAR

S3: New World Thunder [ Mar/April 2001 ]

This was a tough series for us. We were given P-47C's (not iEN's best flight model) and told to tangle with 190A4's. However we held our own for the most part and, most importantly, when given escort missions, brought most of the bombers home.

352nd New World Thunder AAR

S3: Clash At Rabual [ Jan/Feb 2001 ]

Clash At Rabual - Japan Refuses Surrender Nov/Dec 1943

This was a very fun frame for us. We were shipped to New Guinea to fly P-47C’s and cover the attacks on New Britain. Thanks to heavy training leading up to this event we scored better than we ever have before.

352nd Clash At Rabual AAR

S3: Turning Point [ Nov/Dec 2000 ]

Turning Point - The Axis Hold the Line May/Sept 1943

The 352nd FG flew with the Axis as "352 Gruppo"

The Turning Point S3 was a very unusual assignment for us. We were assigned to the Regia Aeronautica and given Maachi 205’s (Ki 61’s) to fly. So Stormo 352 "The Corsican Brothers" was created. Considering how little time the group has had in these planes, we did very well.

352nd Turning Point AAR

S3: The Killing Time [ Sept/Oct 2000 ]

The Killing Time - The End in Europe 1945

The Killing Time was one of the hardest S3's we've had so far. We were flying Mustangs and had the honor of escorting the 457th, but we were facing 262's. The missions were all across the board from milkruns to running fights with no way to win.

352nd The Killing Time AAR

S3: Rommel's Last Stand [ May/Jun 2000 ]

The Final Struggle in Africa - Feb/March 1943

Rommel's Last Stand was a definite change of pace for the 352nd. We were named a strike fighter squadron and given P-40E's and Hurricane II's. We had several low-level strike missions (mostly against shipping) in the face of Fw 190A4's and Me 109F's. The missions were easy and our planes were severely outclassed, but we accomplished our missions and shot down more LW than many pure fighter squads did.

352nd Rommel's Last Stand AAR

S3: Operation Overlord [ Mar/Apr 2000 ]

Historical representation of ETO air ops in June-July 1944.

The Luftwaffe scored 2 minor victories while the Allieds scored one. The other two frames where scored as draws. In the end neither side achieved a points advantage and the event was scored a draw. The Luftwaffe scored many points by concentrating their interceptors on one bomb group and overwhelming its escorts. The 32-plane limitation caused planning problems for the Allied HQ and prevented it from maximizing its numerical superiority. The Allied side was able to score many points through the use of fighter-bombers hitting targets throughout France and Belgium. Hopefully in the future configurable otto and the end of the 32-plane limit will solve many of these problems.

352nd Operation Overlord AAR

S3: Sedan Breakthrough - The Blitzkrieg Begins [ Jan/Feb 2000 ]

Historical representation of ETO air ops on May 10-24, 1940.

The 352nd FG flew with the Luftwaffe as "JG 352"

The Luftwaffe won 4 of 5 frames with the Bf109E4 proving to be decidedly superior to both the Hurricane IA and Spitfire IA. Though frustrating at times for the Allies the series did bring a greater appreciation of the historical battle they faced in France. The Luftwaffe used all their advantages extremely well and made few mistakes for their opponents to capitalize on.

352nd Sedan Breakthrough AAR

S3: Cry Wulf - The Focke-Wulf Scourge [ Nov/Dec 1999 ]

Historical representation of ETO air ops on May 13-17, 1942.

The Luftwaffe won 3 of 4 frames with the Fw190A4 proving to be decidedly superior to the Spitfire VB. The Allied advantage in numbers was lower than expected and most of this shortfall was in fighters so not only did the Luftwaffe have qualitative but at times numerical superiority over the Allied fighters. Frame 2 was scored a draw but in all reality probably should be counted an Allied victory considering the circumstances.

352nd Cry Wulf AAR

S3: Dodecanese Debacle - Britain's Aegean Gamble [ Sep/Oct 1999 ]

Historical representation of MTO air ops from Sept 29 - Oct 2, 1943

The 487th FS participated in this scenario prior to the formation of the 352nd FG

The Allies won only 2 frames but their ability to score more BDA while keeping their losses even with the Luftwaffe was the difference. The Allied advantage in bombers was too strong for the Luftwaffe to overcome, their targets were wisely timed to be hit when the defenders were stretched to the limit. The only opportunity for the Luftwaffe was to hit the northern targets hard but the limited bombload and defensive armament of the Ju88 proved too weak to make up the difference. In broad terms, the ability of the Allied bombers to escape interception and beat off attacks was the difference. German bomber losses were just too high for the amount of damage done. A hard fought contest that was closer than the score indicates.

352nd Dodecanese Debacle AAR

S3: Operation Bodenplatte - The Luftwaffe's Last Gasp [ Jul/Aug 1999 ]

Historical representation of ETO air ops from Dec 25, 1944 to Jan 3, 1945.

The 487th FS participated in this scenario prior to the formation of the 352nd FG

The Allies won 3 of 4 frames and accomplished their greatest victory in the final frame thereby securing a decisive result over the Luftwaffe. The Allied advantage in numbers and supply was too strong for the Luftwaffe to overcome. Despite brief flickers of brilliance the Me262 was generally too vulnerable an a/c to dominate the enemy in the way the Luftwaffe hoped. The final opportunity for the Luftwaffe was their Bodenplatte attack which unfortunately for them saw losses too high for the bomb damage done. In broad terms, the aggressive attacks of the Allies could be sustained because losses to their bombers were kept at a low level, except for the disasterous first frame. Two such frames for the Allies and the Luftwaffe would have emerged victorious.

352nd Operation Bodenplatte AAR