The U.S. Air Force Pipe Band wore a tartan created in honor of Billy Mitchell .
The U.S. Air Force Pipe Band existed as a free - standing unit within the U.S. Air Force Band between 1960 and 1970 .
The U.S. Air Force Pipe Band , which existed as a free - standing unit within the U.S. Air Force Band between 1960 and 1970 , wore a tartan created in honor of Billy Mitchell .