Lt.Col. Brad Kearney, 523rd FS commander, is handed a traditional bottle of champagne from Col. Scott West, 27th FW commander, following the squadron's final flight on May 10th, 2007 when the "Crusaders" inactivated after more than 60 years of service. [USAF photo by SrA. Erik Cardenas]
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News: 523rd Fighter Squadron Last Flight, Set to Disband [2007-05-10]
In preparation of converting Cannon AFB to a special operations base, the 523rd FS, named the Crusaders, is the first squadron at the base to deactivate.
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News: 523rd FS inactivated after flag ceremony [2007-05-24]
More than 60 years of flying and fighting history closed May 23 as the 523rd Fighter Squadron, also known as the Crusaders, inactivated during ceremonies at The Landing.
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