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After many years of flying at [[Logan International Airport]], the 102nd moved to [[Otis ANGB]], where it continues to fly to this day. With the grounding of the [[F-15 Eagles]], the [[158th Fighter Wing]], which is based in [[Vermont]] is taking over the roll of patrolling the Northeast's skies, coinciding with the transitioning of the fighter jets to the [[104th Fighter Wing]] which is based out of [[Barnes Municipal Airport]]. The move was scheduled to be completed at the end of January, but the grounding of the F-15's in 2007 and early 2008 delayed this move to the end of February. |
After many years of flying at [[Logan International Airport]], the 102nd moved to [[Otis ANGB]], where it continues to fly to this day. With the grounding of the [[F-15 Eagles]], the [[158th Fighter Wing]], which is based in [[Vermont]] is taking over the roll of patrolling the Northeast's skies, coinciding with the transitioning of the fighter jets to the [[104th Fighter Wing]] which is based out of [[Barnes Municipal Airport]]. The move was scheduled to be completed at the end of January, but the grounding of the F-15's in 2007 and early 2008 delayed this move to the end of February. |
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===End of an Era<ref>http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/01/25/otis_sees_its_last_landing/</ref>=== |
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On Janurary 24th, 2008, the 102nd Fighter Wing officially flew it's last mission. The unit's wing commander, Colonel Anthony Schiavi, led the flight, accompanied by Major Daniel Nash. Firetrucks were on hand when the team landed a half-hour later, giving the planes and the pilots the customary hose-down for the last time. The wing was responsible for airspace spanning the area fro the Canadian border to [[Washington D.C.]]. The wing will transfer to an intelligence mission within the next few months |
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Revision as of 20:17, 25 January 2008
| 102d Fighter Wing | |
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| File:Too-102fw.jpg Older 102d Fighter Wing emblem | |
| Active | 1946-Present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | United States Air Force |
| Branch | Air National Guard |
| Type | Fighter/Intelligence Wing |
| Role | To protect the Northeastern United States. Soon to be intelligence gathering. |
| Part of | National Guard/Air Combat Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Otis ANGB, Massachusetts |
| Motto(s) | "Vir Omnis Tigris" Everyone A Tiger |
| Commanders | |
| Current Commander | Anthony E. Schiavi |
| Former Commander | Paul Worcester |
The United States Air Force's 102d Fighter Wing is a fighter aircraft unit located at Otis ANGB, Massachusetts.
The 102d Fighter Wing acts as the parent unit for the 253d Combat Communications Group, 267th Combat Communications Squadron, and the 202nd Weather Flight.
It is losing it's F-15C's to the 104th Fighter Wing at Barnes Municipal Airport and will be transitioning to an intelligence wing in 2008.
It is the 5th oldest air guard unit in the nation.[1]
History
After many years of flying at Logan International Airport, the 102nd moved to Otis ANGB, where it continues to fly to this day. With the grounding of the F-15 Eagles, the 158th Fighter Wing, which is based in Vermont is taking over the roll of patrolling the Northeast's skies, coinciding with the transitioning of the fighter jets to the 104th Fighter Wing which is based out of Barnes Municipal Airport. The move was scheduled to be completed at the end of January, but the grounding of the F-15's in 2007 and early 2008 delayed this move to the end of February.
End of an Era[2]
On Janurary 24th, 2008, the 102nd Fighter Wing officially flew it's last mission. The unit's wing commander, Colonel Anthony Schiavi, led the flight, accompanied by Major Daniel Nash. Firetrucks were on hand when the team landed a half-hour later, giving the planes and the pilots the customary hose-down for the last time. The wing was responsible for airspace spanning the area fro the Canadian border to Washington D.C.. The wing will transfer to an intelligence mission within the next few months
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F-15 From 101st Fighter Interception Squadron
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F-15 Over New York City after 9/11 -
F-15's From Otis
Assignments
Major Command
- Air National Guard/Air Combat Command (1992-Present)
- Air National Guard/Tactical Air Command (1962-1992)
- Air National Guard/Air Defense Command (1950-1962)
Previous Designations[3]
- 102nd Intelligence Wing (2008-Present)
- 102nd Fighter Wing (1992-2008)
- 102nd Air Defense Wing (Later changed to the Fighter Interceptor Wing) (1972-1992)
- 102nd Fighter Interceptor Group (When it was deactivated, the 102nd FIW took over working command authority.)(1972-1976)
- 102nd Tactical Fighter Wing (1961-1972)
- 102nd Fighter Group (1946-1961)
Squadrons assigned
- 101st Intellgence Squadron (2008-Present)
- 101st Fighter Interception Squadron (1946-2008)
Bases stationed
- Otis ANGB, Massachusetts (1968-Present)
- Logan International Airport, Massachusetts (1946-1968)
Aircraft Operated[4]
- F-15A/B/C (1987-2008)
- F-106A/B (1972-1987)
- F-100D (1971-1972)
- F-84B/F (1964-1971)
- F-86H (1958-1964)
- F-94A/B (1954-1958)
- P-51H (195?-1954)
- P-47 (1947-???)
References
- Rogers, B. (2006). United States Air Force Unit Designations Since 1978. ISBN: 1-85780-197-0
- World Airpower Journal. (1992). US Air Force Air Power Directory. Aerospace Publishing: London, UK. ISBN: 1-880588-01-3
External links
- 102d Fighter Wing: Massachusetts Air National Guard
- http://www.ngb.army.mil/news/theonguard/2007/2007-08.pdf
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