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==History==
==History==
Was established in October 1948 by [[Air Defense Command]] (ADC) as intermediate level of command. Initially responsible for atmospheric air defense of middle Atlantic region from North Carolina to greater New York City area east of the Appalachian mountains. It employed off shore naval [[Radar picket|picket ships]], fixed "[[Texas Towers|Texas Tower]]" radar sites, airborne early warning units, and a civilian [[Ground Observer Corps]] program. The latter phased down when the [[Semi Automatic Ground Environment|SAGE]] program was implemented.
Was established in October 1948 by [[Air Defense Command]] (ADC) as intermediate level of command. Initially responsible for atmospheric air defense of middle Atlantic region from North Carolina to greater New York City area east of the Appalachian mountains. Commanded Manual Direction Center (MDC) at Roslyn AFS, New York (P-3) 1948-1958 directing interceptor units to aircraft identified by Aircraft Control and Warning Squadrons at radar stations in AOR. It employed off shore naval [[Radar picket|picket ships]], fixed "[[Texas Towers|Texas Tower]]" radar sites, airborne early warning units, and a civilian [[Ground Observer Corps]] program. The latter phased down when the [[Semi Automatic Ground Environment|SAGE]] program was implemented.


Improved radar and communications equipment and fighter interceptors, and better techniques and methods, eventually led to the 26th Air Division becoming the first operational SAGE air defense system (1 January 1959) within Air Defense Command. In 1961 the division assumed air defense training responsibility for [[Air National Guard]] (ANG) units within the area.
Improved radar and communications equipment and fighter interceptors, and better techniques and methods, eventually led to the 26th Air Division becoming the first operational [[Semi Automatic Ground Environment]] SAGE Direction Center (DC-1) within Air Defense Command at [[McGuire AFB]], New Jersey. Moved to Syracuse AFS, New York and commanded SAGE DC-3 Direction Center and first SAGE Command Center (CC-01) beginning in 1958 and assumed operational control of the MDC at Topsham AFS Maine in August 1958 and the SAGE DC-4 at Fort Lee AFS, Virginia in September 1958. .


The 26th's area of control expanded until by 1963 its boundaries extended from the [[Arctic]] to the [[Gulf of Mexico]] and well toward the center of the United States. During the [[Cuban Missile Crisis]] of 1962, the division deployed fighter aircraft and part of its airborne early warning and control force to [[Florida]].
In 1961 the division assumed air defense training responsibility for [[Air National Guard]] (ANG) units within the area. During the [[Cuban Missile Crisis]] of 1962, the division deployed fighter aircraft and part of its airborne early warning and control force to [[Florida]].


The 26th's area of control expanded until by 1963 its boundaries extended from the [[Arctic]] to the [[Gulf of Mexico]] and well toward the center of the United States. Expanded responsibilities in 1963 assuming command of SAGE DC-9 at Gunter AFB, Alabama in July and DC-6 at Custer AFS, Michigan in September
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In April 1966, the division, replaced by the [[First Air Force]], moved without personnel or equipment to [[Adair Air Force Station]], [[Oregon]], where it assumed responsibility for the defense of [[Oregon]], part of [[California]] and [[Nevada]] by the inactivation of the Portland and Reno Air Defense Sectors. Assumed designation of '''26th NORAD Region''' for stations and allied [[Canadian Forces]] assigned to [[NORAD]] air defense duties in [[Canada]].

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In April 1966, the division was replaced by the [[First Air Force]], and moved without personnel or equipment to [[Adair AFS]], [[Oregon]], where it assumed responsibility for the defense of [[Oregon]], part of [[California]] and [[Nevada]] by the inactivation of the Portland and Reno Air Defense Sectors. Assumed designation of '''26th NORAD Region''' for stations and allied [[Canadian Forces]] assigned to [[NORAD]] air defense duties in [[Canada]].


The division was gradually phasing down until it replaced the [[27th Air Division]] at [[Luke Air Force Base]], [[Arizona]] in November 1969, when in an ADTAC reorganization of atmospheric defense forces, the command became responsible for the air defense of a large area of the southwest. In October 1979, it transferred to [[Tactical Air Command]] (ADTAC) and continued to supervise atmospheric defense forces of its assigned AOR.
The division was gradually phasing down until it replaced the [[27th Air Division]] at [[Luke Air Force Base]], [[Arizona]] in November 1969, when in an ADTAC reorganization of atmospheric defense forces, the command became responsible for the air defense of a large area of the southwest. In October 1979, it transferred to [[Tactical Air Command]] (ADTAC) and continued to supervise atmospheric defense forces of its assigned AOR.

Revision as of 15:18, 19 February 2011

26th Air Division
Emblem of the 26th Air Division
Active1948–1990
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
RoleCommand and Control
Part ofTactical Air Command (ADTAC)
26th Air Division ADC AOR 1966-1969

The 26th Air Division (26th AD) is an inactive United States Air Force organization. Its last assignment was with Tactical Air Command, (ADTAC) assigned to First Air Force, being stationed at March Air Force Base, California. It was inactivated on 30 September 1990.

History

Was established in October 1948 by Air Defense Command (ADC) as intermediate level of command. Initially responsible for atmospheric air defense of middle Atlantic region from North Carolina to greater New York City area east of the Appalachian mountains. Commanded Manual Direction Center (MDC) at Roslyn AFS, New York (P-3) 1948-1958 directing interceptor units to aircraft identified by Aircraft Control and Warning Squadrons at radar stations in AOR. It employed off shore naval picket ships, fixed "Texas Tower" radar sites, airborne early warning units, and a civilian Ground Observer Corps program. The latter phased down when the SAGE program was implemented.

Improved radar and communications equipment and fighter interceptors, and better techniques and methods, eventually led to the 26th Air Division becoming the first operational Semi Automatic Ground Environment SAGE Direction Center (DC-1) within Air Defense Command at McGuire AFB, New Jersey. Moved to Syracuse AFS, New York and commanded SAGE DC-3 Direction Center and first SAGE Command Center (CC-01) beginning in 1958 and assumed operational control of the MDC at Topsham AFS Maine in August 1958 and the SAGE DC-4 at Fort Lee AFS, Virginia in September 1958. .

In 1961 the division assumed air defense training responsibility for Air National Guard (ANG) units within the area. During the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, the division deployed fighter aircraft and part of its airborne early warning and control force to Florida.

The 26th's area of control expanded until by 1963 its boundaries extended from the Arctic to the Gulf of Mexico and well toward the center of the United States. Expanded responsibilities in 1963 assuming command of SAGE DC-9 at Gunter AFB, Alabama in July and DC-6 at Custer AFS, Michigan in September

In April 1966, the division was replaced by the First Air Force, and moved without personnel or equipment to Adair AFS, Oregon, where it assumed responsibility for the defense of Oregon, part of California and Nevada by the inactivation of the Portland and Reno Air Defense Sectors. Assumed designation of 26th NORAD Region for stations and allied Canadian Forces assigned to NORAD air defense duties in Canada.

The division was gradually phasing down until it replaced the 27th Air Division at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona in November 1969, when in an ADTAC reorganization of atmospheric defense forces, the command became responsible for the air defense of a large area of the southwest. In October 1979, it transferred to Tactical Air Command (ADTAC) and continued to supervise atmospheric defense forces of its assigned AOR.

Began phase-down of operations with activation of new Southwest Air Defense Sector (SWADS) in July 1987. Engaged chiefly in transfer of mission to SWADS 1987-1990. Inactivated on 1 October 1990.

Lineage

  • Established as 26 Air Defense Division on 21 October 1948
Activated on 16 November 1948
Redesignated 26 Air Division (Defense) on 20 June 1949
Inactivated on 1 February 1952
  • Organized on 1 February 1952
Redesignated: 26 Air Division (SAGE) on 8 August 1958
Redesignated: 26th NORAD Region/Air Division on 1 April 1966, replacing Portland Air Defense Sector and Reno Air Defense Sector
Inactivated on 30 September 1969, assets transferred to 25th and 26th NORAD Regions/Air Divisions
Redesignated 26th NORAD Region/Air Division (ADTAC), 1 October 1979
Inactivated on 30 September 1990, assets transferred to Southwest Air Defense Sector.

Assignments

Stations

Redesignated Hancock Field, New York, 14 February 1959

Components

Squadrons

See also

References

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

External links

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