474th Fighter Bomber Wing
474th Fighter Bomber Group
"On 16 March 1953, FEAF put to work its new concept of a fighter-bomber wing (reinforced) with some important changes in establishment designations (a USAF wing, as purists know, is an "establishment" and not a "unit").
Prior to this date, Teagu (alias K-2) had been home to both the 49th and 58th FBWs. Now, the two were consolidated into the 58th FBW (Reinforced)
The 49th FBW was replaced on 1 April by the 474th FBW consisting of the 428th, 429th and 430th FBSs. This confusing adjustment was accomplished for the purpose of easing maintenance and support problems."
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. On this same date, 10 July, 1952, the 474th Fighter Bomber Group and it's 3 Squadrons were airlifted from Misawa, Japan to Kunsan, Korea (K-8), in what has been said to be one of the largest air movements of it's kind to date. Air operations for the 474th would begin 1 August, 1952. The 474th Fighter Bomber Group and it's 3 Squadrons would remain at Kunsan (K-8) until 1 April, 1953, at which time it would be transferred to Taegu (K-2). This movement was a paper move only, with the personnel and equipment remaining at Kunsan (K-8). On this same date, 1 April 1953, the 49th Fighter Bomber Group and it's 3 Squadrons, the 7th, 8th, and 9th at Taegu (K-2) would transfer to Kunsan (K-8) on paper without personnel and equipment. The 428th became the 7th, the 429th became the 8th, and the 430th became the 9th Fighter Bomber Squadrons. The 474th Fighter Bomber Group and it's 3 Squadrons received the Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, and the United Nations Service Medal. 474th Fighter Bomber Wing 474th Fighter Bomber Group 428th Fighter Bomber Squadron 429th Fighter Bomber Squadron 430th Fighter Bomber SquadronInfo needed
On Fri, 11 Apr 1997 Capt Mike Escudie scudiem@hqaccpa.langley.af.mil wrote: Deputy Chief, Community Relations Branch HQ ACC/PA, 115 Thompson Str, Ste 211 Langley AFB, VA 23692 (757) 764-5994 fax: (757) 764-4941 I'm a public affairs officer with the USAF Air Combat Command's Community Relations Branch. I'm contacting this webpage on behalf of Korean War veteran Mr. Leonard Greenblatt of Los Angeles, CA who called our office seeking info about the 474 F/B Group, 428, 429 and 430th Squadrons at Kunsan and Tageau from 1952-53. He asked for the unit histories or any info available. I have his address and phone #. Thanks for your help in advance. Go to Top