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[[File:Syracuse-ADS-map.png|thumb|Map of Syracuse ADS]] |
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The '''Syracuse Air Defense Sector''' (SADS) is an inactive [[United States Air Force]] organization. Its last assignment was with the [[26th Air Division]], being stationed at [[Hancock Field|Syracuse Air Force Station]], [[New York]]. It was inactivated on 4 September 1963. |
The '''Syracuse Air Defense Sector''' (SADS) is an inactive [[United States Air Force]] organization. Its last assignment was with the [[Air Defense Command]] [[26th Air Division]], being stationed at [[Hancock Field|Syracuse Air Force Station]], [[New York]]. It was inactivated on 4 September 1963. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Established in August 1958 assuming control of former ADC [[Eastern Air Defense Force]] units primarily in western [[New York]] and [[Pennsylvania]]. Operated a [[Semi Automatic Ground Environment]] (SAGE) direction center. |
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Inactivated on 4 September 1963 when the [[26th Air Division]] Headquarters was moved to Hancock and the Syracuse Sector, in a realignment of sector boundaries, merged with the [[Boston Air Defense Sector]]. On April 1, 1966, a reconfiguration of the Air Defense Command renamed the Boston Air Defense Sector as the [[35th Air Division]], with headquarters remaining at Hancock Field. |
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* Established as: '''4624th Air Defense Wing''' on 1 Oct 1956 |
* Established as: '''4624th Air Defense Wing''' on 1 Oct 1956 |
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* [[49th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron]], 15 Oct 1959-4 Sep 1963 (stationed at: [[Griffiss AFB]]) |
* [[49th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron]], 15 Oct 1959-4 Sep 1963 (stationed at: [[Griffiss AFB]]) |
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=== Operations=== |
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Provided air defense of Northeast and upper Midwest. |
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==See also== |
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* [[List of MAJCOM wings of the United States Air Force|List of MAJCOM wings]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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== External links == |
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Revision as of 13:26, 21 February 2010
Syracuse Air Defense Sector
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| Active | 1958-1963 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Air Defense |
| Part of | Air Defense Command |
The Syracuse Air Defense Sector (SADS) is an inactive United States Air Force organization. Its last assignment was with the Air Defense Command 26th Air Division, being stationed at Syracuse Air Force Station, New York. It was inactivated on 4 September 1963.
History
Established in August 1958 assuming control of former ADC Eastern Air Defense Force units primarily in western New York and Pennsylvania. Operated a Semi Automatic Ground Environment (SAGE) direction center.
Inactivated on 4 September 1963 when the 26th Air Division Headquarters was moved to Hancock and the Syracuse Sector, in a realignment of sector boundaries, merged with the Boston Air Defense Sector. On April 1, 1966, a reconfiguration of the Air Defense Command renamed the Boston Air Defense Sector as the 35th Air Division, with headquarters remaining at Hancock Field.
Lineage
- Established as: 4624th Air Defense Wing on 1 Oct 1956
- Redesignated as: Syracuse Air Defense Sector on 15 Aug 1958
- Inactivated on 4 Sep 1963
Assignments
- 32nd Air Division, 1 Oct 1956
- 26th Air Division, 15 Aug 1958-4 Sep 1963
Stations
- Syracuse AFS, (Hancock Field) New York, 1 Oct 1956-4 Sep 1963
Components
- 15th Fighter Group (Air Defense), 1 Sep 1958-1 Jul 1960 (stationed at: Niagara Falls Airport)
- 49th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 15 Oct 1959-4 Sep 1963 (stationed at: Griffiss AFB)
References
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 0892010924.
- Ravenstein, Charles A. (1984). Air Force Combat Wings Lineage and Honors Histories 1947-1977. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0912799129.
