147th Attack Wing
| 147th Reconnaissance Wing | |
|---|---|
 147th Reconnaissance Wing emblem | |
| Active | 1958-Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force/Air National Guard |
| Garrison/HQ | Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base, Houston, Texas |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Lanny B. McNeely |
The United States Air Force's 147th Reconnaissance Wing is a Texas Air National Guard reconnaissance unit located at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base, Houston, Texas.
Mission
History
147th Fighter Interceptor Group (1958)
The 147th Fighter Interceptor Group was activated in May 1958 by the Texas Air National Guard. The 147 FIG's mission was to provide air defense for the Continental United States (CONUS) in times of conflict, and support the Texas governor in an "as-needed" role.
147th Fighter Group (1989)
On 15 March 1992, the Air National Guard redesignated its squadrons, groups and wings, dropping the "Interceptor" from the units' designations.
147th Fighter Wing (1995)
147th Reconnaissance Wing (2007)
Assignments
Gaining Major Command
- Air National Guard/Air Combat Command (1992-Present)
- Air National Guard/Tactical Air Command (1980-1992)
- Air National Guard/Aerospace Defense Command (1968-1980)
- Air National Guard/Aerospace Defense Command (1958-1968)
Previous designations[1]
- 147th Fighter Interceptor Group (May 1958-October 1995)
- 147th Fighter Wing (October 1995-2007)
- 147th Reconnaissance Wing (2007-Present)
Groups assigned
- 147th Operations Group
- 147th Maintenance Group
- 147th Aircraft Generation Squadron
- 147th Maintenance Squadron
- 147th Support Group
- 147th Logistics Squadron
- 147th Security Forces Squadron
- 147th Civil Engineering Squadron
- 147th USAF Clinic
Bases stationed
- Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base, Houston, Texas (May 1958-Present)
Aircraft Operated[2]
- MQ-1 Predator (2007-Present)
- F-16C (Oct 1995 to 2007)
- C-26B (1991 to 2007)
- F-16A/B (ADF) (Sep 1989 to Oct 1995)
- F-4D (Jan 1987 to Dec 1989)
- F-4C (Aug 1982 to Jan 1987)
- F-101B/F (May 1971 to August 1982)
- F-102A (Sept 1960 to Sep 1974)
- F-86L (Jun 1959 to Sep 1960)
- F-86D (May 1958 to June 1959)
- T-33A (195?-???)
- F-80C (1955-1957)
- F-51H (1952-1955)
- F-84E (1950-1952)
- P-51D (1947-1950)
Decorations
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
- ^ Air Force Personnel Center Awards Search (Post-1991)
External links
- 147th Reconnaissance Wing History accessed 30 September 2007
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