322d Tactical Airlift Wing | |
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![]() C-130 at Rhein Main Air Base | |
Active | 1970–1975 |
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Role | Airlift |
Insignia | |
Emblem used by the 322d Tactical Airlift Wing [note 1] |
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Emblem authorized for the 322d Tactical Airlift Wing [1] [note 2] |
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The 322d Tactical Airlift Wing is an inactive unit of the United States Air Force
The unit was activated as the 322d Tactical Airlift Wing on 1 January 1970 at Rhein-Main Air Base West Germany, replacing the 7310th Tactical Airlift Wing. [1]
The 322d Wing used rotational Lockheed C-130 Hercules squadrons for tactical airlift in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. In addition, the wing used C-118s and C-131s for aeromedical airlift until late 1972, then shifted to C-9As for this work, continuing aeromedical airlift operations through March 1975. [1]
The wing utilized KC-135 (VIP equipped) to provide transportation for CINCUSAFE until early 1973, followed by KC-135B until early 1974 and by C-135C thereafter. Used VT-29 aircraft to support Air Force North, a North Atlantic Treaty Organization component. [1]
In March 1973, the wing gained the 7th Special Operations Squadron, equipped with C-47, UH-1H, and C-130E aircraft, which was reassigned from the 26th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing at Ramstein Air Base when the 26th moved to Zweibrücken AB. All but the C-130s were transferred a few months later, to conduct unconventional warfare operations in Europe. [1]
The wing was inactivated in June 1975 when it was replaced by the 435th Tactical Airlift Wing. [1]
This article incorporates
public domain material from the
Air Force Historical Research Agency
322d Tactical Airlift Wing | |
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![]() C-130 at Rhein Main Air Base | |
Active | 1970–1975 |
Country | ![]() |
Branch | ![]() |
Role | Airlift |
Insignia | |
Emblem used by the 322d Tactical Airlift Wing [note 1] |
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Emblem authorized for the 322d Tactical Airlift Wing [1] [note 2] |
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The 322d Tactical Airlift Wing is an inactive unit of the United States Air Force
The unit was activated as the 322d Tactical Airlift Wing on 1 January 1970 at Rhein-Main Air Base West Germany, replacing the 7310th Tactical Airlift Wing. [1]
The 322d Wing used rotational Lockheed C-130 Hercules squadrons for tactical airlift in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. In addition, the wing used C-118s and C-131s for aeromedical airlift until late 1972, then shifted to C-9As for this work, continuing aeromedical airlift operations through March 1975. [1]
The wing utilized KC-135 (VIP equipped) to provide transportation for CINCUSAFE until early 1973, followed by KC-135B until early 1974 and by C-135C thereafter. Used VT-29 aircraft to support Air Force North, a North Atlantic Treaty Organization component. [1]
In March 1973, the wing gained the 7th Special Operations Squadron, equipped with C-47, UH-1H, and C-130E aircraft, which was reassigned from the 26th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing at Ramstein Air Base when the 26th moved to Zweibrücken AB. All but the C-130s were transferred a few months later, to conduct unconventional warfare operations in Europe. [1]
The wing was inactivated in June 1975 when it was replaced by the 435th Tactical Airlift Wing. [1]
This article incorporates
public domain material from the
Air Force Historical Research Agency