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Established in 1954 at [[McGuire AFB]], New Jersey after [[Military Air Transport Service]] assumed jurisdiction at McGuire from [[Air Defense Command]]. |
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Operated primarily [[C-118 Liftmaster]] (Navy [[R6D]]) transports throughout its existence; received [[C-135 Stratolifter]]s in 1962 and was upgraded from a medium to a heavy transport wing. Supported Air Force Reserve associate units beginning in 1961. Operated Aerial Port and Port of Embarkation for the Northeast United States, primarily for European flights. |
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Maintained support for [[Air Weather Service]] and [[Air Rescue Service]] squadrons and aircraft as well as [[Air Defense Command]] interceptor aircraft and other air defense units. |
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Discontinued on 8 January 1966 along with MATS, equipment and personnel reassigned to MAC 438th MAW same date. |
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* Established as '''1611th Air Transport Wing (Medium)''' on 1 May 1954 and activated |
* Established as '''1611th Air Transport Wing (Medium)''' on 1 May 1954 and activated |
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* [[C-118 Liftmaster]] (USAF), 1954-1966 |
* [[C-118 Liftmaster]] (USAF), 1954-1966 |
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: [[R6D]] (Navy), 1954 |
: [[R6D]] (Navy), 1954 |
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* [[C-135|C-135A Stratolifter]], |
* [[C-135|C-135A Stratolifter]], 1962-1966 |
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== References== |
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Revision as of 22:52, 30 September 2010
| 1611th Air Transport Wing | |
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| Active | 1954-1966 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Airlift |
The 1611th Air Transport Wing is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Its last was assigned to the Eastern Transport Air Force, Military Air Transport Service, stationed at McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey. It was inactivated on 8 January 1966
With the disestablishment of MATS, the assets of the Wing were reassigned to the 438th Military Airlift Wing, Military Airlift Command.
History
Established in 1954 at McGuire AFB, New Jersey after Military Air Transport Service assumed jurisdiction at McGuire from Air Defense Command.
Operated primarily C-118 Liftmaster (Navy R6D) transports throughout its existence; received C-135 Stratolifters in 1962 and was upgraded from a medium to a heavy transport wing. Supported Air Force Reserve associate units beginning in 1961. Operated Aerial Port and Port of Embarkation for the Northeast United States, primarily for European flights.
Maintained support for Air Weather Service and Air Rescue Service squadrons and aircraft as well as Air Defense Command interceptor aircraft and other air defense units.
Discontinued on 8 January 1966 along with MATS, equipment and personnel reassigned to MAC 438th MAW same date.
Lineage
- Established as 1611th Air Transport Wing (Medium) on 1 May 1954 and activated
- Redesignated as: 1611th Air Transport Wing (Heavy) on 1 January 1962
- Discontinued on 8 January 1966
Components
- 514th Troop Carrier Wing, 15 Mar 1961-8 Jan 1966
- 903d Troop Carrier Group, 28 Dec 1962-8 Jan 1966
- 18th Air Transport Squadron, 18 Jul 1954-8 Jan 1966
- 38th Air Transport Squadron, 18 Oct 1954-25 Jun 1965
- 30th Air Transport Squadron, 5 May 1955-25 Jan 1965
- 58th Air Transport Squadron, 30 Jun 1955-18 Jun 1960
- 99th Air Transport Squadron, 6-25 Jul 1955
- 100th Air Transport Squadron, 9-25 Oct 1955
- 44th Air Transport Squadron, 9-14 Nov 1955
- 40th Air Transport Squadron, 8 Jan 1962-8 Jan 1966
- 12th Aeromedical Transport Squadron, 8 Nov 1956-8 Jan 1966
- Naval Air Transport Squadron Three (VR-3), 16 Jul 1957-8 Jan 1966
Stations
- McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, 1 May 1954-8 Jan 1966
Aircraft
- C-54 Skymaster, 1954
- C-118 Liftmaster (USAF), 1954-1966
- R6D (Navy), 1954
- C-135A Stratolifter, 1962-1966
References
This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency
- Mueller, Robert, Air Force Bases Volume I, Active Air Force Bases Within the United States of America on 17 September 1982, Office of Air Force History, 1989