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5070th Air Defense Wing

5070th Air Defense Wing
FieldValue
unit_name5070th Air Defense Wing
dates1960-1961
countryUnited States
branchUnited States Air Force
typeFighter Interceptor
roleAir Defense

The 5070th Air Defense Wing is a discontinued United States Air Force organization. Its last assignment was with the Alaskan Air Command, being stationed at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. It was discontinued on 1 October 1961.

History

Lineage

  • Designated as the 5070th Air Defense Wing and organized on 1 August 1960 : Discontinued on 1 October 1961

Assignments

  • Alaskan Air Command, 1 August 1960 – 1 October 1961

Components

Stations

  • Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, 1 August 1960 – 1 October 1961

Operations

Organized August 1960 after inactivation of 10th Air Division. Mission was air defense of Alaska south of the Alaska Range.

Discontinued 1 October 1961, with components coming under other AAC units.

References

  • Maurer, Maurer (1983). Air Force Combat Units Of World War II. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. .
  • Ravenstein, Charles A. (1984). Air Force Combat Wings Lineage and Honors Histories 1947-1977. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. .
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