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In January 1959 the [[525th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron]] at [[Bitburg Air Base]] received its first Convair [[F-102 Delta Dagger]], designed to upgrade the air defense capabilities of [[Western Europe]]. The '''86th Air Division (Defense)''' was a re-designation of the [[86th Fighter-Interceptor Wing]] at Ramstein Air Base, West Germany, on 18 November 1960 when the 86th FIW was combined with the ground radar functions of the [[501st Tactical Control Wing]].<ref name="86AD"/> |
In January 1959 the [[525th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron]] at [[Bitburg Air Base]] received its first Convair [[F-102 Delta Dagger]], designed to upgrade the air defense capabilities of [[Western Europe]]. The '''86th Air Division (Defense)''' was a re-designation of the [[86th Fighter-Interceptor Wing]] at Ramstein Air Base, West Germany, on 18 November 1960 when the 86th FIW was combined with the ground radar functions of the [[501st Tactical Control Wing]].<ref name="86AD"/> |
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The Division was composed of six fighter-interceptor squadrons, four in West Germany, one in France, and one in The Netherlands. The 513th FIS at Phalsbourg-Bourscheid AB, France and the 514th FIS at Ramstein AB, West Germany were both inactivated on 8 January 1961.<ref name="Squadrons"> {{cite book|editor=Maurer, Maurer|title=Combat Squadrons of the Air Force, World War II|origyear=1969|url= http://www.afhso.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-101202-002.pdf|edition= reprint|year=1982|publisher=Office of Air Force History|location=Washington, DC|isbn=0-405-12194-6|oclc=72556|lccn=70605402|pages= }}</ref> |
The Division was composed of six fighter-interceptor squadrons, four in West Germany, one in France, and one in The Netherlands. The 513th FIS at Phalsbourg-Bourscheid AB, France and the 514th FIS at Ramstein AB, West Germany were both inactivated on 8 January 1961.<ref name="Squadrons"> {{cite book|editor=Maurer, Maurer|title=Combat Squadrons of the Air Force, World War II|origyear=1969|url= http://www.afhso.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-101202-002.pdf|edition= reprint|year=1982|publisher=Office of Air Force History|location=Washington, DC|isbn=0-405-12194-6|oclc=72556|lccn=70605402|pages= }}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | However at the time of their arrival in [[Europe]], the F-102 was already being replaced by the McDonnell [[F-101 Voodoo]] and the Convair [[F-106 Delta Dart]] in the [[Air Defense Command]] as an interceptor, and by much more versatile McDonnell [[F-4 Phantom II]]. In USAFE, the 497th FIS transitioned to F-4Cs in 1963 and was re designated 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron and transferred to [[George AFB]], [[California]].<ref name="Squadrons"/> |
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At Ramstein, the 526th FIS was equipped with F-102s in 1960, while the 440th, 512th, 513th and 514th FIS began to retire their F-86s during November and December, and were inactivated on Jan. 8, 1961. |
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=== Chain of Command=== |
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| ⚫ | However at the time of their arrival in [[Europe]], the F-102 was already being replaced by the McDonnell [[F-101 Voodoo]] and the Convair [[F-106 Delta Dart]] in the [[Air Defense Command]] as an interceptor, and by much more versatile McDonnell [[F-4 Phantom II]]. In USAFE, the 497th FIS transitioned to F-4Cs in 1963 and was |
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Unlike other USAFE organizations, the 86th AD had a complex chain of command. Air defense missions were directed by the U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff from the [[Pentagon]] in Washington, D.C.. Since the components of the division would be committed to the [[North Atlantic Treaty Organization]] (NATO) in time of war, USAFE NATO missions came under the direction of the Supreme Allied Commander, [[Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers Europe]] (SHAPE). Thus all 86 AD units came under a dual command structure.<ref name="86AD"/> |
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Under NATO, the [[Allied Air Forces Central Europe]] (AAAFCE) was divided into the 2nd Allied Tactical Air Force (2ATAF) and the 4th ATAF, commanded by the [[Allied Forces Central Europe]] (AFCENT). Fighter-Interceptor units in Spain, however, were not part of AFCENT, and operated under a separate command structure of the [[65th Air Division]] at [[Torrejon Air Base]], Spain.<ref name="86AD"/> |
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The 86th AD units in West Germany reported to NATO 4ATAF, and its interceptor units operated in Air Defense Sector 3 (Central and Southern West Germany). The 32d FIS in The Netherlands reported to NATO 2ATAF, and operated in Air Defense Sector 1 (Benelux, Northern West Germany). USAFE FIS units in Spain were not part of the NATO air defense system, but were charged with the protection of USAF units in Spain and operated as part of the Spanish Air Defense System.<ref name="86AD"/> |
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The 86th AD continued to fly an air defense mission using its separate fighter-interceptor squadrons while simultaneously providing control of the airways through efforts of the various aircraft control and warning units. In recognition of how well it accomplished its myriad missions and for implementing the single 412L Air Weapons Control System, the 86th received a second [[Air Force Outstanding Unit Award]] for the period from July 1964 to June 1965. |
The 86th AD continued to fly an air defense mission using its separate fighter-interceptor squadrons while simultaneously providing control of the airways through efforts of the various aircraft control and warning units. In recognition of how well it accomplished its myriad missions and for implementing the single 412L Air Weapons Control System, the 86th received a second [[Air Force Outstanding Unit Award]] for the period from July 1964 to June 1965. |
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| 86th Air Division | |
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 86th Air Division, 526th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron F-102A Delta Dagger - 56-1211 about 1965 | |
| Active | 1960-1968 |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  Air Force |
| Type | Air Division |
| Role | Air Defense |
| Part of | United States Air Forces in Europe |
| Garrison/HQ | Ramstein Air Base |
| Insignia | |
| 86th Air Division Emblem |  |
The 86th Air Division (86 AD) is a former designation of the 86th Airlift Wing, a United States Air Force organization. It was assigned to United States Air Forces in Europe at Ramstein Air Base, West Germany. It was inactivated on 14 November 1968.
History
- For additional history see 86th Airlift Wing
In January 1959 the 525th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron at Bitburg Air Base received its first Convair F-102 Delta Dagger, designed to upgrade the air defense capabilities of Western Europe. The 86th Air Division (Defense) was a re-designation of the 86th Fighter-Interceptor Wing at Ramstein Air Base, West Germany, on 18 November 1960 when the 86th FIW was combined with the ground radar functions of the 501st Tactical Control Wing.[1]
Components
The Division was composed of six fighter-interceptor squadrons, four in West Germany, one in France, and one in The Netherlands. The 513th FIS at Phalsbourg-Bourscheid AB, France and the 514th FIS at Ramstein AB, West Germany were both inactivated on 8 January 1961.[2]
However at the time of their arrival in Europe, the F-102 was already being replaced by the McDonnell F-101 Voodoo and the Convair F-106 Delta Dart in the Air Defense Command as an interceptor, and by much more versatile McDonnell F-4 Phantom II. In USAFE, the 497th FIS transitioned to F-4Cs in 1963 and was re designated 497th Tactical Fighter Squadron and transferred to George AFB, California.[2]
Chain of Command
Unlike other USAFE organizations, the 86th AD had a complex chain of command. Air defense missions were directed by the U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff from the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.. Since the components of the division would be committed to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in time of war, USAFE NATO missions came under the direction of the Supreme Allied Commander, Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE). Thus all 86 AD units came under a dual command structure.[1]
Under NATO, the Allied Air Forces Central Europe (AAAFCE) was divided into the 2nd Allied Tactical Air Force (2ATAF) and the 4th ATAF, commanded by the Allied Forces Central Europe (AFCENT). Fighter-Interceptor units in Spain, however, were not part of AFCENT, and operated under a separate command structure of the 65th Air Division at Torrejon Air Base, Spain.[1]
The 86th AD units in West Germany reported to NATO 4ATAF, and its interceptor units operated in Air Defense Sector 3 (Central and Southern West Germany). The 32d FIS in The Netherlands reported to NATO 2ATAF, and operated in Air Defense Sector 1 (Benelux, Northern West Germany). USAFE FIS units in Spain were not part of the NATO air defense system, but were charged with the protection of USAF units in Spain and operated as part of the Spanish Air Defense System.[1]
The 86th AD continued to fly an air defense mission using its separate fighter-interceptor squadrons while simultaneously providing control of the airways through efforts of the various aircraft control and warning units. In recognition of how well it accomplished its myriad missions and for implementing the single 412L Air Weapons Control System, the 86th received a second Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for the period from July 1964 to June 1965.
By 1968, the F-102s were phased out of the interceptor role in Europe, and replaced by the F-4C/E. On 14 November 1968 the 86th Air Division was inactivated.
Lineage
- 86th Fighter-Interceptor Wing re-designated as 86 Air Division (Defense). 18 November 1960
- Inactivated on 14 November 1968.
- Re-designated 86th Tactical Fighter Wing and activated 1 November 1969.[1]
Assignments[1]
- Seventeenth Air Force, 18 November 1960
- United States Air Forces in Europe, 1 July 1963
- Seventeenth Air Force, 1 September 1963
- United States Air Forces in Europe, 20 May 1965 - 14 November 1968
Stations[1]
- Ramstein Air Base, West Germany, 18 November 1960 - 14 November 1968
Major components[1]
- 32d Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 18 November 1960-1 November 1968
- F-102 Delta Dagger, Soesterberg AB, Netherlands
- 496th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 1960–1969
- F-102 Delta Dagger, Hahn AB, West Germany
- 513th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 18 November 1960 – 8 January 1961
- F-86D Sabre, Phalsbourg-Bourscheid AB, France
- 514th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 18 November 1960 – 8 January 1961
- F-86D Sabre, Ramstein AB, West Germany
- 525th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 18 November 1960-1 November 1968
- F-102 Delta Dagger, Bitburg AB, West Germany
- 526th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron. 18 November 1960-1 November 1968
- F-102 Delta Dagger, Ramstein AB, West Germany
Attached units[1]
- 151st Fighter-Interceptor Squadron: 19 December 1961 – 11 July 1962
- F-104A Starfighter, Tennessee Air National Guard TDY to Ramstein AB, West Germany
- 157th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron: 25 November 1961 - 16 August 1962
- F-104A Starfighter, South Carolina Air National Guard TDY to Moron AB, Spain
- 197th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron: 25 November 1961 – 11 July 1962
- F-104A Starfighter, Arizona Air National Guard TDY to Ramstein AB, West Germany
- 431st Fighter-Interceptor Squadron 1 July 1960-18 May 1964
- F-102 Delta Dagger, Zaragoza AB, Spain (Assigned to the 65th Air Division)
- 497th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 1 July 1960-18 June 1964
- F-102 Delta Dagger, Torrejon AB, Spain (Assigned to the 65th Air Division)
Aircraft
- F-86D Sabre, 1960-1961
- F-102 Delta Dagger, 1960-1968
- F-104A Starfighter, 1961-1962
See also
References
This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Ragay, John (ed.). F-102 Delta Dagger in Europe - Aircraft Specials series (6050). Philadelphia, PA: Squadron/Signal Publications. ISBN 0-897-47220-9.
- ^ a b Maurer, Maurer, ed. (1982) [1969]. Combat Squadrons of the Air Force, World War II (PDF) (reprint ed.). Washington, DC: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-405-12194-6. LCCN 70605402. OCLC 72556.
