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484th
Bombardment Wing
No known motto |
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Based at: Turner
AFB, Georgia
Aircraft: B-52, KC-136
Status: Inactivated March 25, 1967
Squadrons: 824 BS, 919 ARS |
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Activation
Established as the 484th bombardment Wing, Heavy, and
activated November 15, 1962. Organized February 1, 1963, at Turner
AFB, Georgia.
B-52s and KC-135s
The 484th took over the assets of the
4138th Strategic Wing and flew B-52s and KC-135s. Conducted strategic
bombardment training and air refueling operations to meet the
operational commitments of the Strategic Air Command.
Vietnam
From April 1, to September, 29, 1966, all wing
aircraft and crews, all wing headquarters personnel and most wing
support personnel in deployed status as part of the 3rd Air Division for
combat operations in Southeast Asia
Status
Inactivated March 25, 1967
Components
Squadrons
824 BS: Assigned Feb. 1, 1963 - Jan 25, 1967 (Not operational Apr 1 - Sept. 29,
1966)
Flew B-52Ds previously used
by the 336 BS,
4138th Strategic Wing until inactivated.
919 AR: Assigned Feb. 1, 1963 - Mar 25, 1967 (Not operational Apr 1
- Sept 29,
1966) |
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