North Carolina Air National Guard
Encyclopedia
The North Carolina Air National Guard is the air force militia of the U.S. state
of North Carolina
. It is, along with the North Carolina Army National Guard
, an element of the North Carolina National Guard
. It is considered a part of the United States Air Force
, as well as of the state.
, Charlotte
was federally recognized. It was equipped with the P-47D Thunderbolt, and received the F-51D Mustang in 1948. Following the outbreak of the Korean War
in June 1950, NCANG units were called to active duty, the 156th fighter squadron was assigned to the 123rd Fighter Bomber Wing
, Kentucky Air National Guard
.
In 1955 the facilities at Morris Field were expanded, two years later the 145th Fighter Group was organized consisting of the 156th Fighter Squadron and subordinate units. In 1960 the 145th FG group was redesignated the 145th Aeromedical Transport Group flying evacuation missions. In 1964 the 145th ATG was redesignated 145th Air Transport Group (Heavy). From 1966 to 1971 the 145th ATG was deployed to Vietnam
, flying over 20 million km without an aircraft accident.
In 1990 North Carolina Army and Air National Guard units were mobilized for Operation Desert Shield, followed by Operation Desert Storm in 1991. Personnel from the 145th Airlift Wing were deployed to Germany and other locations. In 1995 North Carolina Army and Air National Guard troops were mobilized for service in Bosnia, Hungary
, and Germany
.
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
. It is, along with the North Carolina Army National Guard
North Carolina Army National Guard
The North Carolina Army National Guard is a component of the United States Army, the United States National Guard, and the North Carolina National Guard. Nationwide, the Army National Guard comprises approximately one half of the US Army's available combat forces and approximately one third of its...
, an element of the North Carolina National Guard
North Carolina National Guard
The North Carolina National Guard consists of the:*North Carolina Army National Guard*North Carolina Air National GuardThe NCNG is an all-volunteer force of nearly 12,000 soldiers and airmen who serve in both federal and state capacities...
. It is considered a part of the United States Air Force
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...
, as well as of the state.
History
In 1948 the 156th Fighter Squadron, North Carolina Air Guard, at Morris FieldCharlotte/Douglas International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a joint civil-military public international airport located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Established in 1935 as Charlotte Municipal Airport, in 1954 the airport was renamed Douglas Municipal Airport after former Charlotte mayor Ben Elbert Douglas, Sr...
, Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2010, Charlotte's population according to the US Census Bureau was 731,424, making it the 17th largest city in the United States based on population. The Charlotte metropolitan area had a 2009...
was federally recognized. It was equipped with the P-47D Thunderbolt, and received the F-51D Mustang in 1948. Following the outbreak of the Korean War
Korean War
The Korean War was a conventional war between South Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China , with military material aid from the Soviet Union...
in June 1950, NCANG units were called to active duty, the 156th fighter squadron was assigned to the 123rd Fighter Bomber Wing
123d Airlift Wing
The 123d Airlift Wing is a Kentucky Air National Guard unit, part of the United States Air Force. It is located at Louisville International Airport, Kentucky.-History:...
, Kentucky Air National Guard
Kentucky Air National Guard
The Kentucky Air National Guard is a subordinate air force unit of the United States National Guard. It is located in the state of Kentucky. It is considered a part of the United States Air Force, as well as its state mission.-People:...
.
In 1955 the facilities at Morris Field were expanded, two years later the 145th Fighter Group was organized consisting of the 156th Fighter Squadron and subordinate units. In 1960 the 145th FG group was redesignated the 145th Aeromedical Transport Group flying evacuation missions. In 1964 the 145th ATG was redesignated 145th Air Transport Group (Heavy). From 1966 to 1971 the 145th ATG was deployed to Vietnam
Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a Cold War-era military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. This war followed the First Indochina War and was fought between North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and the government of...
, flying over 20 million km without an aircraft accident.
In 1990 North Carolina Army and Air National Guard units were mobilized for Operation Desert Shield, followed by Operation Desert Storm in 1991. Personnel from the 145th Airlift Wing were deployed to Germany and other locations. In 1995 North Carolina Army and Air National Guard troops were mobilized for service in Bosnia, Hungary
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
, and Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
.
Units
- 145th Airlift Wing145th Airlift WingThe United States Air Force's 145th Airlift Wing is a tactical airlift unit of the North Carolina Air National Guard flying the C-130 Hercules...
- 145th Mission Support Group
- 145th Aircraft Generation Squadron
- 145th Civil Engineer Squadron
- 145th Operations Support Flight
- 145th Logistics Readiness Squadron
- 145th Logistics Support Flight
- 145th Maintenance Operation Flight
- 145th Aerial Port Squadron
- 145th Security Forces Squadron
- 145th Communications Flight
- 145th Medical Squadron
- 145th Services Flight
- 156th Airlift Squadron156th Airlift SquadronThe 156th Airlift Squadron flies the C-130 Hercules. It is a unit of the North Carolina Air National Guard. Its parent unit is the 145th Airlift Wing.-Major Command:*Air National Guard/Air Mobility Command...
- 156th Weather Flight156th Weather FlightThe United States Air Force's 156th Weather Flight is a combat weather flight located at the Stanly County Airport's Air National Guard Station, North Carolina.-Mission:...
- 156th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron
- 118th Air Support Operations Squadron
- 235th Air Traffic Control Squadron
- 263d Combat Communications Squadron263d Combat Communications SquadronThe United States Air Force's 263rd Combat Communications Squadron is an Air National Guard combat communications unit located at the Stanly County Airport Air National Guard Station in Albemarle, North Carolina.-Mission:...
Aircraft operated
Since 1948 the North Carolina Air National Guard operated the following aircraft:- 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...
(1971–Present) - C-124 Globemaster (1966–1971)
- C-121 Super Constellation (1962–1967)
- C-119C Flying Boxcar (1961–1962)
- F-86E/L Sabre (1957–1960)
- F-86A Sabre (1954–1957)
- 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...
(1953–1954) - 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...
(1950–1953) - P-51 MustangP-51 MustangThe North American Aviation P-51 Mustang was an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II, the Korean War and in several other conflicts...
(1949–1950) - 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...
(1948–1949)