한국   대만   중국   일본 
4158th Strategic Wing - Wikipedia Jump to content

4158th Strategic Wing

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

4158th Strategic Wing
Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker in Strategic Air Command markings
Active 1960-1966
Country   United States
Branch   United States Air Force
Type Strategic Wing
Size Control deployed bomber , reconnaissance and air refueling units
Part of Strategic Air Command
Insignia
Patch with 4158th Strategic Wing emblem

The 4158th Strategic Wing is a discontinued United States Air Force unit. It was active in Alaska from 1960 to 1966 as a control and support organization for Strategic Air Command (SAC) units deployed to Elmendorf Air Force Base , Alaska.

History and Operations [ edit ]

The 4158th Strategic Wing was organized in 1960 as the 4158th Combat Support Group , a command element for Strategic Air Command (SAC) units deployed to Elmendorf Air Force Base , Alaska. It was expanded to wing status in 1963. It first assigned to Fifteenth Air Force , but on 1 July 1965 it was reassigned to the 18th Strategic Aerospace Division . [1]

The wing commanded SAC elements deployed to Alaska during Reflex deployments from United States bases. [2] Reflex deployments placed Boeing B-47 Stratojet strategic bombers on alert at forward locations, such as Elmendorf. [3] Its major subordinate unit was the 73d Munitions Maintenance Squadron, which managed the special weapons for deployed units. [2] It also supported deployed reconnaissance assets and a Tanker Task Force. [4]

In 1964 the wing's buildings were damaged by an earthquake that shook Elmendorf. [5] The 4158th was inactivated in 1966 after SAC Tanker Task Force commitments at Elmendorf terminated at the end of 1965. [4] SAC operations in Alaska continued at Eielson Air Force Base .

Lineage [ edit ]

  • Designated as the 4158th Combat Support Group and organized on 1 July 1960 [6]
Redesignated 4158th Strategic Wing on 1 November 1963 [3]
  • Discontinued on 25 June 1966

Assignments [ edit ]

  • Fifteenth Air Force: 1 July 1960
  • 18th Strategic Aerospace Division: 1 July 1965 - 25 June 1966 [7]

Components [ edit ]

  • 73d Aviation Depot Squadron (later 73d Munitions Maintenance Squadron): [6] 1 July 1960 - 25 June 1966

Stations [ edit ]

  • Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska: 1 July 1960 - 25 June 1966 [8]

Notes [ edit ]

  1. ^ "Factsheet 18 Strategic Aerospace Division" . Air Force Historical Research Agency. 10 April 2007. Archived from the original on 30 October 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Abstract, History 4158 Strategic Wing Jan-Mar 1965" . Air Force History Index . Retrieved 25 April 2013 .
  3. ^ a b "Abstract, History 4158 Strategic Wing Nov 1963" . Air Force History Index . Retrieved 25 April 2013 .
  4. ^ a b "Abstract, Final History 4158 Strategic Wing" . Air Force History Index . Retrieved 25 April 2013 .
  5. ^ "Abstract, History 4158 Strategic Wing Mar 1964" . Air Force History Index . Retrieved 25 April 2013 .
  6. ^ a b "Abstract, Initial History 4158 Strategic Wing" . Air Force History Index . Retrieved 25 April 2013 .
  7. ^ "Abstract, History 4158 Strategic Wing Jul-Sep 1965" . Air Force History Index . Retrieved 25 April 2013 .
  8. ^ Mueller, Robert (1989). Air Force Bases, Vol. I, Active Air Force Bases Within the United States of America on 17 September 1982 (PDF) . Washington, DC: Office of Air Force History. pp. 157?164. ISBN   0-912799-53-6 .

References [ edit ]

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency

Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=4158th_Strategic_Wing&oldid=1163764718 "