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474th Fighter Bomber Wing
On July 10, 1952, the 474th FBW activated at Misawa AB, Japan, taking over the
personnel and F-84E ThunderJets of the 116th FBW. During the next three weeks, the 474th
Wing moved to Kunsan AB on the western side of the Korean peninsula, while the 474th
Maintenance Squadron moved to Itazuke AB, Japan, and integrated into the rear-echelon
maintenance combined operations (REMCO) for ThunderJet fighters.
Other wing support units remained at Misawa AB, attached to the Japan Air Defense Force.
The wing controlled its combat units until April 1, 1953, when its headquarters and support
units were reduced to "paper status" and its tactical units attached to the 58th FBW.
Wing Components
Wing History - partial
Nov 23 1999
From: David Day Email address
The 474th Fighter Bomber Wing was established on 25 June, 1952 as a part
of the Tatical Air Command.
The 474th Fighter Bomber Group as activated on 10 July, 1952, with the
428th, 429th, and 430th Fighter Bomber Squadrons being assigned to the
Far East Air Force and the 5th Air Force.
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