136th Airlift Squadron
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The 136th Airlift Squadron flies the C-130 Hercules
. It is a unit of the New York Air National Guard
. Its parent unit is the 107th Airlift Wing.
The 136th FS was formed in 1946 which was compromised of 14 officers and 100 enlisted members. Up to 1994 the 136th operated fighter aircraft. In 1994 its mission was changed to aerial refueling
. Following recommendations out the Base Realignment and Closure
progamm, the squadron's mission was changed again to aerial transport in 2008. Also, to reduce costs, the Lockheed C-130H Hercules aircraft are pooled with the 914th Airlift Wing
of the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command
, stationed at Niagara Falls, too.
C-130 Hercules
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built originally by Lockheed, now Lockheed Martin. Capable of using unprepared runways for takeoffs and landings, the C-130 was originally designed as a troop, medical evacuation, and cargo transport...
. It is a unit of the New York Air National Guard
New York Air National Guard
The New York Air National Guard is the air force militia of the U.S. state of New York. It is, along with the New York Army National Guard, an element of the New York National Guard. It is considered a part of the United States Air Force, as well as its state mission...
. Its parent unit is the 107th Airlift Wing.
History
- For World War IIWorld War IIWorld War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
history and lineage, see, 339th Fighter Group339th Fighter GroupThe 339th Fighter Group is an inactive United States Air Force organization. Its last assignment was with the 66th Fighter Wing, being stationed at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. It was inactivated on 18 October 1945....
The 136th FS was formed in 1946 which was compromised of 14 officers and 100 enlisted members. Up to 1994 the 136th operated fighter aircraft. In 1994 its mission was changed to aerial refueling
Aerial refueling
Aerial refueling, also called air refueling, in-flight refueling , air-to-air refueling or tanking, is the process of transferring fuel from one aircraft to another during flight....
. Following recommendations out the Base Realignment and Closure
Base Realignment and Closure
Base Realignment and Closure is a process of the United States federal government directed at the administration and operation of the Armed Forces, used by the United States Department of Defense and Congress to close excess military installations and realign the total asset inventory to reduce...
progamm, the squadron's mission was changed again to aerial transport in 2008. Also, to reduce costs, the Lockheed C-130H Hercules aircraft are pooled with the 914th Airlift Wing
914th Airlift Wing
The 914th Airlift Wing is a wing of the United States Air Force based out of the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, New York. The 914th Airlift Wing trains and equips reservists to perform the combat mission of aerial re-supply.-History:...
of the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command
Air Force Reserve Command
The Air Force Reserve Command is a major command of the U.S. Air Force with its headquarters at Robins AFB, Georgia.It stood up as a major command of the Air Force on 17 February 1997....
, stationed at Niagara Falls, too.
Lineage
- Constituted as 482d Bombardment Squadron (Dive) on 3 August 1942
- Activated on 10 Aug 1942
- Re-designated: 503d Fighter-Bomber Squadron on 10 Aug 1943
- Re-designated: 503d Fighter Squadron on 30 May 1944
- Inactivated on 7 Nov 1945
- Re-designated: 136th Fighter Squadron, and allotted to New York ANG, on 24 May 1946.
- Received federal recognition and activated on 8 December 1948
- Federalized and placed on active duty, 2 March 1951
- Re-designated: 136th Fighter Squadron (Single Engine), 2 March 1951
- Released from active duty and returned to New York state control, 1 December 1952
- Re-designated: 136th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 1953
- Re-designated: 136th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 1979
- Re-designated: 136th Fighter Squadron, 1992
- Re-designated: 136th Air Refueling Squadron, 1994
- Re-designated: 136th Airlift Squadron, 2008-Present
Assignments
- 339th Bombardment (later Fighter-Bomber; Fighter) Group339th Fighter GroupThe 339th Fighter Group is an inactive United States Air Force organization. Its last assignment was with the 66th Fighter Wing, being stationed at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. It was inactivated on 18 October 1945....
, 10 August 1942-18 October 1945 - New York Air National GuardNew York Air National GuardThe New York Air National Guard is the air force militia of the U.S. state of New York. It is, along with the New York Army National Guard, an element of the New York National Guard. It is considered a part of the United States Air Force, as well as its state mission...
, 24 May 1946
- 107th Fighter Group (ConAC), 8 December 1948
- 107th Fighter Group (ADC), 1 January 1951
- Federalized and placed on active duty under Air Defense Command, 2 March 1951
- 101st Fighter-Interceptor Wing, 2 March 1951
- 4708th Defense Wing, 6 February 1952
- Released from active duty and returned to New York state control, 1 December 1952
- 107th Fighter Group (ADC), 1 December 1952
- 107th Fighter-Interceptor Group (ADC), 1953
- 107th Tactical Fighter Group (TAC), 1979
- 107th Fighter Group (ACC), 1992
- 107th Fighter Wing (ACC), 1993
- 107th Air Refueling Wing107th Air Refueling WingThe Air National Guard's 107th Airlift Wing is an airlift unit located at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station in Niagara Falls, New York.-Mission:Provide aerial transport as directed by the U.S. National Command Structure....
(AMC), 1994 - 107th Airlift Wing (AMC), 2008-Present
Stations
- Hunter Field, Ga, 10 Aug 1942
- Drew Field, Fla, 6 Feb 1943
- Walterboro Army Airfield, SC, 3 Jul 1943
- Rice Army AirfieldRice Army AirfieldRice Army Airfield is an abandoned World War II airfield located east-southeast of Rice, California, United States...
, Calif, 17 Sept 1943-9 Mar 1944 - RAF FowlmereRAF FowlmereRAF Fowlmere is a former airfield in the United Kingdom. The airfield is located six miles SW of Cambridge in Cambridgeshire.-RAF use:Flying at Fowlmere originated in 1918 when the airfield was used by Royal Air Force and United States Army Air Service Aero Squadrons...
(AAF-378), England, 5 Apr 1944-7 Sept 1945 - Drew Field, Fla, c. 20 Sep-7 Nov 1945.
- Niagara Falls Municipal Airport, New York, 1946
- Designated: Niagara Falls Air Reserve StationNiagara Falls Air Reserve StationNiagara Falls Air Reserve Station is a United States Air Force base, located at Niagara Falls International Airport, New York. It is located east-northeast of Niagara Falls, New York.-Overview:...
, New York, 1991-Present
Aircraft
- C-130H Hercules (2008–Present)
- KC-135R Stratotanker (1994–2008)
- F-16A/B Fighting Falcon (1990–1994)
- F-4D Phantom II (1986–1990)
- F-4C Phantom II (1982–1986)
- F-101B Voodoo (1971–1982)
- F-100C Super Sabre (1960–1971)
- F-86H Sabre (1957–1960)
- F-94B Starfire (1954–1957)
- F-51H Mustang (1952–1954)
- F-47D ThunderboltP-47 ThunderboltRepublic Aviation's P-47 Thunderbolt, also known as the "Jug", was the largest, heaviest, and most expensive fighter aircraft in history to be powered by a single reciprocating engine. It was heavily armed with eight .50-caliber machine guns, four per wing. When fully loaded, the P-47 weighed up to...
(1948–1952)