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| 147th Reconnaissance Wing | |
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 147th Reconnaissance Wing emblem |
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| Active | 1958-Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force/Air National Guard |
| Type | Wing |
| Role | Reconnaissance |
| Part of | Air National Guard/Air Combat Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Ellington Field |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Colonel Lanny B. McNeely |
The United States Air Force's 147th Reconnaissance Wing is a Texas Air National Guard reconnaissance unit located at Ellington Field, Houston, Texas.
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Mission
History
The 147th Fighter Interceptor Group was activated in May 1958 by the Texas Air National Guard. The 147 FIG's mission was to provide air defense for the Continental United States (CONUS) in times of conflict, and support the Texas governor in an "as-needed" role. On 15 March 1992, the Air National Guard redesignated its squadrons, groups and wings, dropping the "Interceptor" from the units' designations.
Assignments
Major Command/Gaining Command
- Air National Guard/Air Combat Command (1992-Present)
- Air National Guard/Tactical Air Command (1980-1992)
- Air National Guard/Aerospace Defense Command (1958-1980)
Previous designations1
- 147th Reconnaissance Wing (2008-Present)
- 147th Fighter Wing (1995-2008)
- 147th Fighter Group (1992-1995)
- 147th Fighter Interceptor Group (1958-1995)
Units assigned
- 147th Operations Group
- 147th Maintenance Group
- 147th Aircraft Generation Squadron
- 147th Maintenance Squadron
- 147th Support Group
- 147th Logistics Squadron
- 147th Security Forces Squadron
- 147th Civil Engineering Squadron
- 147th USAF Clinic
Bases stationed
- Ellington Field, Houston, Texas (1958-Present)
Aircraft Operated2
- MQ-1 Predator (2007-Present)
- F-16C Fighting Falcon (1995-2007)
- C-26B Metroliner (1991-2007)
- F-16A/B Fighting Falcon ADF (1989-1995)
- F-4D Phantom II (1987-1989)
- F-4C Phantom II (1982-1987)
- F-101B/F Voodoo (1971-1982)
- F-102A Delta Dagger (1960-1974)
- F-86L Sabre (1959-1960)
- F-86D Sabre (1958-1959)
- T-33A Shooting Star (195?-???)
- F-80C Shooting Star (1955-1957)
- F-51H Mustang (1952-1955)
- F-84E Thunderstreak (1950-1952)
- P-51D Mustang (1947-1950)
Decorations
References
- ^ Rogers, B. (2006). United States Air Force Unit Designations Since 1978. ISBN 1-85780-197-0
- ^ World Airpower Journal. (1992). US Air Force Air Power Directory. Aerospace Publishing: London, UK. ISBN 1-880588-01-3
- ^ Air Force Personnel Center Awards Search (Post-1991)
External links
- 147th Reconnaissance Wing History accessed 30 September 2007
- July 14, 2008 - 90th anniversary Commemoration of 27th, 94th, 95th, 147th aero squadrons in France
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