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The 498th Armament Systems Wing (498 ASW) is a wing of the United States Air Force based out of Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.
[edit] Mission
The wing is responsible for sustainment of nuclear munitions and cruise missiles, including operation of two munitions maintenance and storage complexes.
[edit] History
[edit] Operations
During 1944-45, the 498th flew the venerable B-29 Superfortress and was a part of:
- 73d Bombardment Wing, Isley Field, Saipan[1]
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[edit] References
- ^ * Dorr, Robert F. (2002). B-29 Superfortress Units in World War Two. Combat Aircraft #33. Botley, Oxford, United Kingdom: Osprey Publishing. ISBN 1-84176-285-7.
[edit] External links
 Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) |
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Maintenance | Test
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Aeronautical | Armament
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Electronic | Human
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Sustainment
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