136th Airlift Wing
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The United States Air Force
's 136th Airlift Wing is an airlift unit located at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth
. The wing operates the Lockheed C-130H
cargo/transport aircraft and is the parent unit of the 181st Airlift Squadron
.
On 27 June 1950 the 136th Fighter Bomber Wing was formed to fight in Korea, and was made up of the 111th Fighter-Bomber Squadron
from Ellington Field, the 182nd Fighter-Bomber Squadron from Brooks Air Force Base, and the 154th Fighter-Bomber Squadron from Little Rock Arkansas, and the 524th Fighter-Escort Squadron: temporarily attached c. 1 July – 12 August 1951. The 111th initially operated from Itazuke Airbase
, Japan. Later that summer the 111th joined the rest of the 136th Fighter Bomber Group at Taegu, Korea.
The 136th Fighter Bomber Group "Inflicted more casualties upon enemy troops, destroyed more gun positions, supply dumps and boats than any other unit and did more damage to MIG-15's than any other fighter bomber outfit."
The Texas Group was the first Air National Guard Wing mobilized since World War II, the first Air National Guard Group to go to combat intact, and the first Air National Guard Group to down a MIG-15 fighter (accomplished by a 111th pilot in a 182nd aircraft). The Group returned to its Wing Headquarters in July 1952 and eventually became the 136th Airlift Wing of the Texas Air National Guard
.
The 111th Fighter-Bomber Squadron returned to Houston, was redesignated the 111th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, and the 147th Fighter-Intercepter Group's support units were built up around it. It eventually became the 147th Reconnaissance Wing
of the Texas Air National Guard
.
The 182d Fighter-Bomber Squadron returned to San Antonio, was redesignated the 182d Fighter-Intercepter Squadron, and the 149th Fighter-Intercepter Group's support units were built up around it. It eventually became the 149th Fighter Wing
of the Texas Air National Guard
.
The 154th Fighter-Bomber Squadron returned to Adams Field, Ark., and was redesignated the 154th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron. The squadron moved from Adams Field to Little Rock Air Force Base, Jacksonville, Ark., in September 1962 and reorganized as the 189th Tactical Reconnaissance Group one month later when elements of the 123rd Air Base Group were added. It eventually became the 189th Airlift Wing
of the Arkansas Air National Guard
.
The 136th Air Refueling Wing, as it was at the time, was assigned to SAC on 1 July 1976, while it was still stationed at Naval Air Station Dallas
, Texas. It was equipped with KC-97Ls. However it was reassigned on 23 June 1978.
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
's 136th Airlift Wing is an airlift unit located at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth
Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base or NAS Fort Worth JRB includes Carswell Field, a military airfield located west of the central business district of Fort Worth, in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. This military airfield is operated by United States Navy...
. The wing operates the Lockheed C-130H
C-130 Hercules
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built originally by Lockheed, now Lockheed Martin. Capable of using unprepared runways for takeoffs and landings, the C-130 was originally designed as a troop, medical evacuation, and cargo transport...
cargo/transport aircraft and is the parent unit of the 181st Airlift Squadron
181st Airlift Squadron
The 181st Airlift Squadron flies the C-130H Hercules. It is a unit of the Texas Air National Guard. Its parent unit is the 136th Airlift Wing.-Major Command:*Air National Guard/Air Mobility Command...
.
Mission
"The mission of the 136th Airlift Wing, Texas Air National Guard, is to provide highly trained, equipped and motivated military forces for worldwide combat and peacetime tasking supporting our community, state and national interests."History
111th Fighter Squadron
The 111th Reconnaissance Squadron is an MQ-1 flying squadron attached to the 147th Operations Group, 147th Reconnaissance Wing based at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston, Texas, and part of the Texas Air National Guard & 1st Air Force...
from Ellington Field, the 182nd Fighter-Bomber Squadron from Brooks Air Force Base, and the 154th Fighter-Bomber Squadron from Little Rock Arkansas, and the 524th Fighter-Escort Squadron: temporarily attached c. 1 July – 12 August 1951. The 111th initially operated from Itazuke Airbase
Fukuoka Airport
, formerly known as Itazuke Air Base, is an international and domestic airport located east of Hakata Station in Fukuoka, Japan. It is officially designated a second class airport. It is operating at full capacity, and cannot be further expanded. Flights stop at 10 p.m...
, Japan. Later that summer the 111th joined the rest of the 136th Fighter Bomber Group at Taegu, Korea.
The 136th Fighter Bomber Group "Inflicted more casualties upon enemy troops, destroyed more gun positions, supply dumps and boats than any other unit and did more damage to MIG-15's than any other fighter bomber outfit."
The Texas Group was the first Air National Guard Wing mobilized since World War II, the first Air National Guard Group to go to combat intact, and the first Air National Guard Group to down a MIG-15 fighter (accomplished by a 111th pilot in a 182nd aircraft). The Group returned to its Wing Headquarters in July 1952 and eventually became the 136th Airlift Wing of the Texas Air National Guard
Texas Air National Guard
The Texas Air National Guard is the air force militia of the U.S. state of Texas and a component of the Texas Military Forces...
.
The 111th Fighter-Bomber Squadron returned to Houston, was redesignated the 111th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, and the 147th Fighter-Intercepter Group's support units were built up around it. It eventually became the 147th Reconnaissance Wing
147th Reconnaissance Wing
The United States Air Force's 147th Reconnaissance Wing is a Texas Air National Guard reconnaissance unit located at Ellington Field, Houston, Texas.-History:The 147th Fighter Interceptor Group was activated in May 1958 by the Texas Air National Guard...
of the Texas Air National Guard
Texas Air National Guard
The Texas Air National Guard is the air force militia of the U.S. state of Texas and a component of the Texas Military Forces...
.
The 182d Fighter-Bomber Squadron returned to San Antonio, was redesignated the 182d Fighter-Intercepter Squadron, and the 149th Fighter-Intercepter Group's support units were built up around it. It eventually became the 149th Fighter Wing
149th Fighter Wing
The United States Air Force's 149th Fighter Wing is a Texas Air National Guard unit located at Kelly Field Annex, Lackland AFB, in San Antonio, Texas.-Mission:...
of the Texas Air National Guard
Texas Air National Guard
The Texas Air National Guard is the air force militia of the U.S. state of Texas and a component of the Texas Military Forces...
.
The 154th Fighter-Bomber Squadron returned to Adams Field, Ark., and was redesignated the 154th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron. The squadron moved from Adams Field to Little Rock Air Force Base, Jacksonville, Ark., in September 1962 and reorganized as the 189th Tactical Reconnaissance Group one month later when elements of the 123rd Air Base Group were added. It eventually became the 189th Airlift Wing
189th Airlift Wing
The United States Air Force's 189th Airlift Wing is an airlift unit located at Little Rock AFB, Arkansas. It is a part of the Arkansas National Guard and currently runs the Air National Guard Basic Academic School, providing flight engineer and loadmaster entry-level training for all branches of...
of the Arkansas Air National Guard
Arkansas Air National Guard
The Arkansas Air National Guard is the air force militia of the US state of Arkansas. It is, along with the Arkansas Army National Guard, an element of the Arkansas National Guard.-Units:* 188th Fighter Wing: The 188th Fighter Wing is located in Ft...
.
The 136th Air Refueling Wing, as it was at the time, was assigned to SAC on 1 July 1976, while it was still stationed at Naval Air Station Dallas
Naval Air Station Dallas
Naval Air Station Dallas was a United States Navy Naval Air Station located on Mountain Creek Lake in southwest Dallas. The installation was originally established as an Army Aviation center, and eventually became home to aviation assets from all the military services. The facility was...
, Texas. It was equipped with KC-97Ls. However it was reassigned on 23 June 1978.
Major command
- Air National GuardAir National GuardThe Air National Guard , often referred to as the Air Guard, is the air force militia organized by each of the fifty U.S. states, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the territories of Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia of the United States. Established under Title 10 and...
/Air Mobility CommandAir Mobility CommandAir Mobility Command is a Major Command of the U.S. Air Force. AMC is headquartered at Scott AFB, Illinois, east of St. Louis....
(1992–present) - Air National GuardAir National GuardThe Air National Guard , often referred to as the Air Guard, is the air force militia organized by each of the fifty U.S. states, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the territories of Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia of the United States. Established under Title 10 and...
/Military Airlift CommandMilitary Airlift CommandThe Military Airlift Command is an inactive United States Air Force Major Command of the USAF which was headquartered at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. It was constituted on 1 January 1966 and active until the end of the Cold War, when the Air Force table of organization was revised...
(1976–1992) - Air National GuardAir National GuardThe Air National Guard , often referred to as the Air Guard, is the air force militia organized by each of the fifty U.S. states, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the territories of Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia of the United States. Established under Title 10 and...
/Strategic Air CommandStrategic Air CommandThe Strategic Air Command was both a Major Command of the United States Air Force and a "specified command" of the United States Department of Defense. SAC was the operational establishment in charge of America's land-based strategic bomber aircraft and land-based intercontinental ballistic...
(1965–1976) - Air National GuardAir National GuardThe Air National Guard , often referred to as the Air Guard, is the air force militia organized by each of the fifty U.S. states, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the territories of Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia of the United States. Established under Title 10 and...
/Air Defense Command (1957–1965) - Air National GuardAir National GuardThe Air National Guard , often referred to as the Air Guard, is the air force militia organized by each of the fifty U.S. states, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the territories of Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia of the United States. Established under Title 10 and...
/Tactical Air CommandTactical Air CommandTactical Air Command is an inactive United States Air Force organization. It was a Major Command of the United States Air Force, established on 21 March 1946 being headquartered at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia...
(1950–1957) - Air National GuardAir National GuardThe Air National Guard , often referred to as the Air Guard, is the air force militia organized by each of the fifty U.S. states, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the territories of Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia of the United States. Established under Title 10 and...
(1946–1950) - 9th Army Air Force (1944–1946)
- 1st Operations Group1st Operations GroupThe 1st Operations Group is the flying component of the 1st Fighter Wing, assigned to the USAF Air Combat Command. The group is stationed at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. The 1st Operations Group is the oldest major air combat unit in the United States Air Force, being a successor organization...
/71st Fighter Squadron71st Fighter SquadronThe 71st Fighter Squadron was a squadron of the United States Air Force, currently part of the 1st Operations Group of the 1st Fighter Wing, and stationed at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia. The squadron is equipped with the F-15C Eagle, the last squadron of the 1st Fighter Wing to fly the...
(1943–1944)
Previous designations
Apparently during Korea, the wing had command over the group, which in turn commanded the squadrons. They seem to have merged in 1953.- 136th Airlift Wing (1992–present)
- 136th Tactical Airlift Wing (1978–1992)
- 136th Air Refueling Wing (1960–1978)
- 136th Air Defense Wing (1957–1960)
- 136th Fighter Bomber Wing (1953–1957)
- 136th Fighter Interceptor Group (1952–1953)
- 136th Fighter Bomber Group (1952–1953)
- 136th Fighter Bomber Wing (1950–1952)
- 136th Fighter Bomber Group (1950–1952)
- 136th Fighter Interception Group (???-1950)
- 136th Fighter Group (1946-19??)
- 368th Fighter Group (1943–1946)
Squadrons assigned
- 136th Civil Engineer Squadron (??-Present)
- 181st Airlift Squadron181st Airlift SquadronThe 181st Airlift Squadron flies the C-130H Hercules. It is a unit of the Texas Air National Guard. Its parent unit is the 136th Airlift Wing.-Major Command:*Air National Guard/Air Mobility Command...
(???-Present) - 136th Security Forces Squadron (???-Present)
- 111th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (1951–1952)
- 154th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (1950–1952)
- 182nd Fighter-Bomber Squadron (1950–1952)
- 524th Fighter-Escort Squadron (1951)
Bases stationed
- Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort WorthNaval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort WorthNaval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base or NAS Fort Worth JRB includes Carswell Field, a military airfield located west of the central business district of Fort Worth, in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. This military airfield is operated by United States Navy...
/Carswell AFB (1996–present) - Rhien Main AB (1967, 1977)
- Naval Air Station Dallas/Hensley Field (1960–1996)
- Love Field 1953–1960
- Travis Air Force BaseTravis Air Force BaseTravis Air Force Base is a United States Air Force air base under the operational control of the Air Mobility Command , located three miles east of the central business district of Fairfield, in Solano County, California, United States. The base is named for Brigadier General Robert F...
(Training) (1953) - Taegu Air Force Base (1951–1953)
- Itazuke Air Force Base (1951)
- Langley Air Force Base (1950–1951)
- Naval Air Station Dallas/Hensley Field (1950)
- Unknown between 1946 and 1950
- Straubing Airport (1945–1946)
- Buchschwabach, Germany (1945)
- Rhein-Main Air BaseRhein-Main Air BaseRhein-Main Air Base was a U.S. Air Force / NATO military airbase near the city of Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It occupied the south side of Frankfurt International Airport. Its airport codes are discontinued....
(1945) - Metz-Frescaty Air BaseMetz-Frescaty Air BaseMetz-Frescaty Air Base is a front-line French Air Force base. The base is located approximately south-southwest of Metz ; about east of Paris....
(1945) - Juvincourt, France (1944–1945)
- Chièvres Air BaseChièvres Air BaseChièvres Air Base is a United States Air Force airfield located in the Belgian town of Chièvres and about 12 miles from Headquarters, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe , in Casteau. It is mainly used to provide logistic support to NATO and SHAPE...
(1944) - Laon, France (1944)
- Chatres, France (1944)
- Cardonville, France (1944)
- Royal Air Force Chilbolton (1944)
- Royal Air Force Greenham Common (1944)
- Republic AirportRepublic AirportRepublic Airport is a state-owned public-use airport located in East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, United States. The airport is on Long Island, one mile east of the central business district of Farmingdale....
(1943–1944) - Westover Army Air Field (1943)
Aircraft operated
- C-130 HerculesC-130 HerculesThe Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built originally by Lockheed, now Lockheed Martin. Capable of using unprepared runways for takeoffs and landings, the C-130 was originally designed as a troop, medical evacuation, and cargo transport...
(1978–present) - KC-97 StratotankerKC-97 StratotankerThe Boeing KC-97 Stratotanker was a United States strategic tanker aircraft based on the Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter. It was succeeded by the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker.-Design and development:...
(1960–1978) - F-86 Sabrejet (1957–1960)
- F-80 Shooting Star (1957–1960)
- F-51 Mustang (1957–1960)
- F-84 ThunderjetF-84 ThunderjetThe Republic F-84 Thunderjet was an American turbojet fighter-bomber aircraft. Originating as a 1944 United States Army Air Forces proposal for a "day fighter", the F-84 flew in 1946...
(1951–1957) - T-33 Shooting StarT-33 Shooting StarThe Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star is an American-built jet trainer aircraft. It was produced by Lockheed and made its first flight in 1948, piloted by Tony LeVier. The T-33 was developed from the Lockheed P-80/F-80 starting as TP-80C/TF-80C in development, then designated T-33A. It was used by the...
(1950–1951) - F-51 Mustang (1946–1951)
- P-47 ThunderboltP-47 ThunderboltRepublic Aviation's P-47 Thunderbolt, also known as the "Jug", was the largest, heaviest, and most expensive fighter aircraft in history to be powered by a single reciprocating engine. It was heavily armed with eight .50-caliber machine guns, four per wing. When fully loaded, the P-47 weighed up to...
(1943–1946