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The '''60th Fighter Wing (60 FW)''' is a disbanded unit of the [[United States Air Force]], last stationed at [[Felts Field]], Spokane, Washington. It was withdrawn from the [[Washington Air National Guard]] (WA ANG) and inactivated on 31 October 1950.
The '''60th Fighter Wing''' (60 FW) was a reserve fighter wing of the [[United States Air Force]], stationed at [[Felts Field]], Spokane, Washington from 1947-1950. It was withdrawn from the [[Washington Air National Guard]] (WA ANG) and inactivated on 31 October 1950.


This wing is not related to the [[60th Troop Carrier Wing]], Medium, or subsequent units that was constituted and activated on 1 July 1948.
This wing is not related to the [[60th Troop Carrier Wing]], Medium, or subsequent units that was constituted and activated on 1 July 1948.


==History==
==History==
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The 60th Troop Carrier Wing was controlled by Army Air Bases training replacement personnel being assigned to troop carrier groups and glider units fighting overseas. Inactivated at the end of the war.
===World War II===
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The wing was a [[World War II]] command and control organization for Army Air Bases training replacement personnel being assigned to troop carrier groups and glider units in the overseas combat theaters. Inactivated at the end of the war.


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In 1946, the wing was redesignated as a Fighter Wing, and allocated to the [[Washington Air National Guard]] to control ANG fighters in Washington and Oregon. It was extended federal recognition and activated on 7 December 1947. At the end of October 1950, the Air National Guard converted to the wing-base [[Hobson Plan]] organization. As a result, the wing was withdrawn from the Washington ANG and was inactivated on 31 October 1950. The [[142d Fighter Wing]] was established by the [[National Guard Bureau]], allocated to the state of Oregon, recognized and activated 1 November 1950; assuming the personnel, equipment and mission of the inactivated 60th Fighter Wing.
===Air National Guard===
Allocated to the [[Washington Air National Guard]] for command and control origination for units in the Northwest region of the United States. Extended federal recognition and activated on 7 December 1947.


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== Lineage ==
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At the end of October 1950, the Air National Guard converted to the wing-base (Hobson Plan) organization. As a result, the wing was withdrawn from the Washington ANG and was inactivated on 31 October 1950. The [[142d Fighter Wing]] was established by the [[National Guard Bureau]], allocated to the state of Oregon, recognized and activated 1 November 1950; assuming the personnel, equipment and mission of the inactivated 60th Fighter Wing.

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* Constituted as '''60th Troop Carrier Wing''' on 5 June 1943
* Constituted as '''60th Troop Carrier Wing''' on 5 June 1943
: Activated on 12 June 1043
: Activated on 12 June 1043
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* Disbanded on 15 June 1983
* Disbanded on 15 June 1983


===Assignments===
== Assignments ==
* [[I Troop Carrier Command]], 12 June 1943-8 October 1945
* [[I Troop Carrier Command]], 12 June 1943 – 8 October 1945
* [[Washington Air National Guard]], 7 December 1947-31 October 1950
* [[Washington Air National Guard]], 7 December 1947 – 31 October 1950


===Components===
== Components ==
* [[116th Air Refueling Squadron]], 1 July-30 August 1946
* [[116th Fighter Squadron]], 1 July-30 August 1946 (Washington ANG)
* [[142d Fighter Group]], 30 August 1946-31 October 1950
* [[142d Fighter Group]], 30 August 1946 – 31 October 1950 (Oregon ANG)


===Stations===
===Stations===
* [[Sedalia Army Airfield]], [[Missouri]], 12 June 1943
* [[Sedalia Army Air Field]], Missouri, 12 June 1943
* [[Pope Army Airfield]], [[North Carolina]], 22 July 1943
* [[Pope Field]], North Carolina, 22 July 1943
* [[Laurinburg-Maxton Army Air Base]], [[North Carolina]], c. 20 December 1943
* [[Laurinburg-Maxton Army Air Base]], [[North Carolina]], c. 20 December 1943
* [[Pope Army Airfield]], [[North Carolina]], C. 8 March 1944-8 October 1945.
* Pope Field, North Carolina, C. 8 March 1944 – 8 October 1945.
* [[Felts Field]], Spokane, Washington, 7 December 1947-31 October 1950
* [[Felts Field]], Washington, 7 December 1947 – 31 October 1950


==References==
==References==

{{Portal box|United States Air Force|Military of the United States|World War II}}
{{Air Force Historical Research Agency}}
{{AFHRA}}
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
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* Maurer, Maurer (1983). Air Force Combat Units of World War II. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. {{ISBN|0-89201-092-4}}.
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* Maurer, Maurer (1983). Air Force Combat Units Of World War II. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-89201-092-4.
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==External links==
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[[Category:Military units and formations of the United States Air National Guard|0060]]
[[Category:Wings of the United States Air National Guard|0060]]
[[Category:Military units and formations established in 1943]]
[[Category:Fighter wings of the United States Army Air Forces|060]]
[[Category:Military units and formations of the United States in World War II]]
[[Category:Military units and formations established in 1947]]
[[Category:Military units and formations disestablished in 1950]]

Latest revision as of 14:35, 9 February 2024

60th Fighter Wing
116th Fighter Squadron F-51 Mustangs, 1948
Active1943-1945; 1946-1950
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
TypeWing
RoleTroop carrier training; fighters
Part ofWashington Air National Guard
EngagementsWorld War II

The 60th Fighter Wing (60 FW) was a reserve fighter wing of the United States Air Force, stationed at Felts Field, Spokane, Washington from 1947-1950. It was withdrawn from the Washington Air National Guard (WA ANG) and inactivated on 31 October 1950.

This wing is not related to the 60th Troop Carrier Wing, Medium, or subsequent units that was constituted and activated on 1 July 1948.

History

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The 60th Troop Carrier Wing was controlled by Army Air Bases training replacement personnel being assigned to troop carrier groups and glider units fighting overseas. Inactivated at the end of the war.

In 1946, the wing was redesignated as a Fighter Wing, and allocated to the Washington Air National Guard to control ANG fighters in Washington and Oregon. It was extended federal recognition and activated on 7 December 1947. At the end of October 1950, the Air National Guard converted to the wing-base Hobson Plan organization. As a result, the wing was withdrawn from the Washington ANG and was inactivated on 31 October 1950. The 142d Fighter Wing was established by the National Guard Bureau, allocated to the state of Oregon, recognized and activated 1 November 1950; assuming the personnel, equipment and mission of the inactivated 60th Fighter Wing.

Lineage

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  • Constituted as 60th Troop Carrier Wing on 5 June 1943
Activated on 12 June 1043
Inactivated on 8 October 1945
  • Re-designated 60th Fighter Wing, and allotted to the Washington ANG on 24 May 1946
Extended federal recognition and activated on 7 December 1947
Inactivated, and returned to the control of the Department of the Air Force, on 31 October 1950
  • Disbanded on 15 June 1983

Assignments

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Components

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Stations

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References

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Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency

  • Maurer, Maurer (1983). Air Force Combat Units of World War II. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-89201-092-4.
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