Cold War 108th Air Refueling Squadron

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108th air refueling squadron kc-97 stratotankers performing aerial refueling of f-100 super sabres during operation ready go , first united states air national guard (ang) non-stop deployment of fighter aircraft europe, 1964


after returning france, re-equipped f-51d mustangs due limited availability of jets being used usaf in korean war. in 1955, upgraded new f-84f thunderstreak jet fighters. in 1957 108th participated in ricks trophy race. in 1958, 126th re-designated 126th air defense group , transferred tac air defense command (adc). adc re-equipped 108th, fighter-interceptor squadron day/nigh/all-weather f-86l sabre interceptor aircraft, , squadron stood 24/7 air defense alert @ o hare iap.


in july 1961, 126th realigned air defense mission becoming first air national guard air refueling group under tactical air command. re-equipped kc-97 stratotankers , began worldwide aerial refueling operations. in 1963, 108th first squadron mid-air refuel elite air force thunderbirds, , in 1964, participated in operation ready go , first united states air national guard (ang) non-stop deployment of fighter aircraft europe.


in 1966 squadron began rotational deployment rhein-main air base in support of operation creek party. provided usafe air refueling capability. creek party deployment rotations lasted until 1976, , on decade 108th saw millions of pounds of jet fuel off-loaded , millions of miles flown, accident free.


in july 1976 kc-97s retired , parent 126th transferred strategic air command, receiving jet kc-135a stratotankers. these aircraft later upgraded e models in 1983 , replaced r models in 2008.


on 19 december 1990, president bush ordered 268 members of 126th air refueling wing, 108th air refueling squadron , elements of 126th consolidated aircraft maintenance squadron federalized active duty during 1991 gulf crisis. during operation desert storm, squadron performed air refueling operations part of 1709th air refueling wing (provisional), stationed @ king abdul aziz air base, jeddah, saudi arabia, until being returned illinois state control on 22 march 1991.







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