107th Airlift Wing

The Air National Guard's 107th Airlift Wing (107th AW) is an airlift unit located at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station in Niagara Falls, New York.

Mission

Provide aerial transport as directed by the U.S. National Command Structure.

History

For World War II history and lineage, see, 339th Fighter Group

The 107th ANG was formed in 1946 as the 107th Fighter Group which was compromised of 14 officers and 100 enlisted members. Up to 1994 the 107th operated fighter aircraft. In 1994 its mission was changed to aerial refueling. Following recommendations out the Base Realignment and Closure progamm, the wing's mission was changed again to aerial transport in 2008. Also, to reduce costs, the Lockheed C-130H Hercules aircraft are pooled with the 914th Airlift Wing of the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command, stationed in Niagara Falls, too.^[1]

Assignments

Major command

• Air Mobility Command (1994 – present)
• Air National Guard/Tactical Air Command (1962–1992)
• Air National Guard/Air Defense Command (1952–1962)

Previous designations

• 107th Airlift Wing (2008–present)
• 107th Air Refueling Wing (1994–2008)
• 107th Fighter Wing (1993–1994)
• 107th Fighter Group (1992–1993)
• 107th Tactical Fighter Group (1980–1992)
• 107th Fighter Interceptor Group (1971–1980)
• 107th Tactical Fighter Group (1957–1971)
• 107th Fighter Interceptor Group (???-1957)

Squadrons assigned

• 136th Airlift Squadron (2008–present)
• 136th Air Refueling Squadron (1994–2008)
• 136th Fighter Squadron (1952–1994)

Bases Stationed

• Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, New York (???-Present)

Aircraft Operated^[2]

• C-130H Hercules (2008–present)
• KC-135R Stratotanker (1994–2008)
• F-16A/B Fighting Falcon (1990–1994)
• F-4D Phantom II (1986–1990)
• F-4C Phantom II (1982–1986)
• F-101B Voodoo (1971–1982)
• F-100C Super Sabre (1960–1971)
• F-86H Sabre (1957–1960)
• F-94B Starfire (1954–1957)
• F-51H Mustang (1952–1954)
• F-47D Thunderbolt (1948–1952)

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the Air Force Historical Research Agency.

1. ^ http://www.107aw.ang.af.mil/history/index.asp
2. ^ http://www.107aw.ang.af.mil/history/index.asp

External links

• 107th Air Refueling Wing Official Homepage
• Invitation to see the KC-135's sendoff ceremony