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568th Air Defense Group
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| Active | 1952-1954 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Fighter Interceptor |
| Role | Air Defense |
| Part of | Air Defense Command |
The 568th Air Defense Group is an inactive United States Air Force organization. Its last assignment was with the 568th Air Defense Group, being stationed at McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey. It was inactivated on 8 Jul 1954
History
Lineage
- Established as 568th Air Defense Group on 1 Feb 1952
- Inactivated on 8 Jul 1954
Assignments
- 568th Air Defense Group, 1 Feb 1952-8 Jul 1954
Components
- 2d Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 16 Feb 1953-8 Jul 1954
- 5th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 16 Feb 1953-8 Jul 1954
Stations
- McGuire AFB, New Jersey, 1 Feb 1952-8 Jul 1954
Operations
Mission to Train and maintain tactical flying units in state of readiness in order to defend Northeast United States. Inactivated and replaced by 4621st Air Defense Wing (SAGE).
