4707th Air Defense Wing
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The 4707th Air Defense Wing is a discontinued
The
History
Origin
The
Shortly after joining the wing, the 58th FIS converted from F-86 to F-94 aircraft.
1953–1954 changes
The wing was reassigned to
Another result of this reorganization is that the wing assumed the radar detection, warning, and control mission and assigned six Aircraft Control & Warning Squadrons (AC&W Sq) to perform this mission.[13][14][15][16] Two of these squadrons, the 113th AC&W Sq and the 119th AC&W Sq, were federalized ANG squadrons, which were returned to state control in December,[13] while their personnel and equipment were transferred to the 700th AC&W Sq.[17] In the spring of 1953, five new AC&W Sqs were activated at Grenier AFB for transfer to stations in Canada.[18] These squadrons were all reassigned to Northeast Air Command shortly after their activation.[18] The 614th AC&W Sq moved to Georgia and was reassigned later in December.[14]
The wing was assigned an additional Air Defense Group in September 1954 when the 4700th Air Base Group at
Project Arrow and replacement
In 1955, ADC implemented Project Arrow, which was designed to bring back on the active list the fighter units which had compiled memorable records in the two world wars.
Because Project Arrow called for fighter squadrons to be assigned to their traditional group headquarters, the 60th FIS at Westover returned to Otis and was replaced at Westover by the
The wing was reassigned to the 26th Air Division in March 1956[1] when the 26th Air Division region of responsibility was extended, resulting in reassignment of radar and interceptor aircraft units as well.[15][29][30][31] Shortly thereafter, ADC reactivated Fighter Wings at its large installations and the 4707th was discontinued later that year[1] with its equipment and personnel being reassigned to the unit it had originally replaced, now designated the 33d Fighter Wing (Air Defense).[3]
Lineage
- Designated as the 4707th Defense Wing and organized on 1 February 1952
- Redesignated 4707th Air Defense Wing on 1 September 1954
- Discontinued on 18 October 1956
Assignments
- Eastern Air Defense Force, 1 February 1952
- 32d Air Division, 16 February 1953
- 26th Air Division, 1 March – 18 October 1956
Components
If no station is given, units were at Otis Air Force Base.
Groups
Fighter groups
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Air defense groups
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Squadrons
Fighter squadrons
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Support squadrons
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Radar squadrons
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Stations
- Otis Air Force Base, Massachusetts, 6 February 1952 – 18 October 1956
Aircraft
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See also
- List of MAJCOM wings
- List of United States Air Force Aerospace Defense Command Interceptor Squadrons
- List of United States Air Force aircraft control and warning squadrons
References
Notes
- ^ a b c d Cornett, Lloyd H; Johnson, Mildred W (1980). A Handbook of Aerospace Defense Organization, 1946–1980 (PDF). Peterson AFB, CO: Office of History, Aerospace Defense Center. p. 66. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 February 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
- ^ Grant, C.L., (1961) The Development of Continental Air Defense to 1 September 1954, USAF Historical Study No. 126, p. 33
- ^ ISBN 0-912799-12-9.
- ^ a b c Cornett & Johnson. p. 84
- ISBN 0-405-12194-6.
- ^ a b Maurer, Combat Squadrons, p. 231
- ^ a b c d e Cornett & Johnson, pp. 116-117
- ^ a b Cornett & Johnson, p. 123
- ^ Abstract, History 4707 Defense Wing Activation to June 1952 Retrieved 21 November 2013
- ^ Maurer, Combat Squadrons, p. 209-210
- ^ a b Cornett & Johnson, p. 82
- ^ Maurer, Combat Squadrons, p. 206
- ^ a b c d Cornett & Johnson, p. 94
- ^ a b c Cornett & Johnson, p. 154
- ^ a b c d Cornett & Johnson, p. 157
- ^ a b c Cornett & Johnson, p. 165
- ^ a b Cornett & Johnson, p. 100
- ^ a b c d e f g Cornett & Johnson, pp. 104–105
- ^ a b Cornett & Johnson, p. 88
- ^ a b Cornett & Johnson, p. 155
- ^ Buss, Lydus H.(ed), Sturm, Thomas A., Volan, Denys, and McMullen, Richard F., History of Continental Air Defense Command and Air Defense Command July to December 1955, Directorate of Historical Services, Air Defense Command, Ent AFB, CO, (1956), p.6
- ^ a b Robertson, Patsy AFHRA Factsheet, 15 Wing Archived 22 April 2014 at the Wayback Machine 12 February 2010 Retrieved 20 February 2012
- ^ a b Bailey, Carl E., AFHRA Factsheet, 33 Operations Group Archived 22 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine 28 November 2007 Retrieved 20 February 2012
- ^ a b Butler, William M., AFHRA Factsheet, 329 Armament Systems Group Archived 4 January 2013 at the Wayback Machine 27 December 2007 Retrieved 20 February 2012
- ^ Maurer, Combat Squadrons, p. 417
- ^ Cornett & Johnson, p. 127
- ^ Maurer, Combat Squadrons, p. 213
- ^ Cornett & Johnson, p. 125
- ^ a b Cornett & Johnson, p. 156
- ^ a b Cornett & Johnson, p. 167
- ^ a b Robertson, Patsy, AFHRA Factsheet, 52 Operations Group Archived 28 January 2015 at the Wayback Machine 13 August 2010 Retrieved 3 March 2012
- ^ Endicott, Judy G., AFHRA Factsheet, 47 Fighter Squadron Archived 13 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine 18 December 2007 Retrieved 3 March 2012
- ^ Haulman, Daniel, AFHRA Factsheet, 48 Flying Training Squadron Archived 3 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine 10 July 2010 Retrieved 12 March 2012
- ^ Robertson, Patsy, AFHRA Factsheet, 49 Flying Training Squadron Archived 3 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine 18 December 2007 Retrieved 12 March 2012
- ^ Bailey, Carl E., AFHRA Factsheet, 58 Fighter Squadron 23 May 2011 Retrieved 12 March 2012
- ^ Robertson, Patsy, AFHRA Factsheet, 59 Test & Evaluation Squadron Archived 28 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine 11 August 2011 Retrieved 12 March 2012
- ^ AFHRA Factsheet, 60 Fighter Squadron. Retrieved 16 December 2015
- ^ AFHRA Factsheet, 337 Flight Test Squadron Archived 23 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine 4 July 2008 Retrieved 12 March 2012
Bibliography
This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency
- Buss, Lydus H.(ed), Sturm, Thomas A., Volan, Denys, and McMullen, Richard F., History of Continental Air Defense Command and Air Defense Command July to December 1955, Directorate of Historical Services, Air Defense Command, Ent AFB, CO, (1956)
- Cornett, Lloyd H; Johnson, Mildred W (1980). A Handbook of Aerospace Defense Organization, 1946–1980 (PDF). Peterson AFB, CO: Office of History, Aerospace Defense Center. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 February 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
- Grant, C.L., (1961) The Development of Continental Air Defense to 1 September 1954, USAF Historical Study No. 126
- Maurer, Maurer, ed. (1983) [1961]. Air Force Combat Units of World War II (PDF) (reprint ed.). Washington, DC: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-912799-02-1.
- Maurer, Maurer, ed. (1982) [1969]. Combat Squadrons of the Air Force, World War II (PDF) (reprint ed.). Washington, DC: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-405-12194-6.
- Ravenstein, Charles A. (1984). Air Force Combat Wings, Lineage & Honors Histories 1947–1977. Washington, DC: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-912799-12-9.
Further reading
- Winkler, David F.; Webster, Julie L (1997). Searching the skies: The legacy of the United States Cold War Defense Radar Program. Champaign, IL: US Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratories. ]
- Leonard, Barry (2009). History of Strategic Air and Ballistic Missile Defense (PDF). Vol. II, 1955–1972. Fort McNair, DC: Center for Military History. ISBN 978-1-4379-2131-1. Archived from the original(PDF) on 16 December 2019. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
- Leonard, Barry (2009). History of Strategic Air and Ballistic Missile Defense (PDF). Vol. I. 1945-1955. Fort McNair, DC: Center for Military History. ISBN 978-1-4379-2131-1. Archived from the original(PDF) on 10 November 2013. Retrieved 11 July 2012.