7th BOMB WING – 28TH BOMB SQUADRON – BLUE

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Computer made/mounted on velcro      3.0 inch/77mm

 

7th BOMB WING (ACC)

Lineage. Established as 7 Bombardment Wing, Very Heavy on 3 Nov 1947. Organized on 17 Nov 1947. Redesignated: 7 Bombardment Wing, Heavy on 1 Aug 1948; 7 Wing on 1 Sep 1991; 7 Bomb Wing on 1 Jun 1992: 7 Wing on 1 Oct 1993; 7 Bomb Wing on 1 Apr 1997.

Assignments. Eighth Air Force, 17 Nov 1947; 19 Air Division, 16 Feb 1951 (attached to 5 Air Division, 10 Jul-13 Sep 1955); Eighth Air Force, 13 Jun 1988; Twelfth Air Force, 1 Oct 2002-.

Components. Groups. 7 Bombardment (later, 7 Operations): 17 Nov 1947-16 Jun 1952; 1 Sep 1991-1 Jan 1993; 1 Oct 1993-. 11 Bombardment: attached 1 Dec 1948-16 Feb 1951.

Squadrons. 7 Air Refueling: 1 Apr 1958-15 Apr 1960; 1 Mar 1964-1 Sep 1991. 9 Bombardment: attached 16 Feb 1951-15 Jun 1952, assigned 16 Jun 1952-25 Jun 1968; assigned 31 Dec 1971-1 Sep 1991. 20 Bombardment: 25 Jun 1965-1 Sep 1991. 98 Bombardment: attached 1-10 Dec 1957. 436 Bombardment: attached 16 Feb 1951-15 Jun 1952, assigned 16 Jun 1952-1 Aug 1958. 492 Bombardment: attached 16 Feb 1951-15 Jun 1952, assigned 16 Jun 1952-15 Jun 1959. 919 Air Refueling: 15 Apr-15 Jul 1960. 920 Air Refueling: 15 Apr-15 Jul 1960. 4018 Combat Crew Training: 1 Apr 1974-31 Mar 1983.

Stations. Fort Worth AAFld (later, Griffiss AFB; Carswell AFB), TX, 17 Nov 1947; Dyess AFB, TX, 1 Oct 1993-.

Aircraft. B-29, 1947-1948; B-36, 1948-1958; XC-99, 1949; RB-36, 1950; B-52, 1957, 1958-1965, 1965-1969, 1970-1992; KC-135, 1958-1960, 1964-1965, 1965-1969, 1970-1992; B-1, 1993-; C-130, 1993-1997.

Operations. Trained with B-29s in global bombardment operations, Nov 1947-Dec 1948. Began converting to B-36 bombers in Jun 1948. Controlled two B-36 groups, Dec 1948-Feb 1951, and three B-36 squadrons, Feb 1951-May 1958. Flight-tested XC-99 in Jun 1949 and evaluated RB-36 in 1950. Deployed at Nouasseur AB, French Morocco, 10 Jul-13 Sep 1955. Had an attached B-52 squadron, 1-10 Dec 1957, and converted to B-52 bombers and KC-135 tankers, May-Jun 1958. Trained in global strategic bombardment and air refueling operations. Beginning 13 Apr 1965, the wing deployed its forces to the Pacific area to support SAC combat operations in Southeast Asia. All wing bombers and tankers, along with aircrews and some support personnel, deployed in Apr-May 1965. In the United States, the wing gained the assets of a second B-52 squadron from another wing in Jun 1965, giving it a bomber capability again. All B-52 resources deployed to the Pacific area by 1 Aug 1965, along with most of the wing’s remaining support personnel, leaving the 7 Wing as a small non-flying cadre to operate Carswell AFB, TX. Wing headquarters remained non-operational to c. 1 Dec 1965, when B-52/KC-135 resources began returning. The wing continued to support SAC operations in Southeast Asia through the remainder of the conflict and into 1975, but on a reduced scale except for the period c. 1 Sep 1969-c. 28 Mar 1970, when most wing resources were required overseas, and only a small cadre remained at home. In addition to its other activities the wing conducted B-52D consolidated training for SAC, 1 May 1972-c. 15 Dec 1972 and 5 Jan-15 Dec 1973. By mid-1973 most wing KC-135 resources had redeployed, and most B-52 resources returned by Jan 1974. The wing resumed nuclear alert status on 3 Jan 1974. From 4 Dec 1973 to May 1975, the wing conducted B-52D replacement training, and from Jan 1974 also conducted B-52D combat crew training, i.e., providing B-52 flight training to novice crews. Beginning in Jun 1974 the wing also conducted B-52 and KC-135 Central Flight Instructors’ courses. Participated in numerous USAF and NATO exercises worldwide. Used B-52s for ocean surveillance and ship identification in joint naval operations. Wing KC-135 aerial refuelers supported tanker task forces worldwide. In Oct-Nov 1983, the wing supported the invasion of Grenada with aerial refueling. Also in 1983, B-52 crews began training with a new weapon system, the SRAM (Short Range Attack Missile) and later, in 1985, the ALCM (Air Launched Cruise Missile). Flew numerous atmospheric sampling missions, 1986-1987, in response to the Chernobyl (Russia) nuclear reactor accident. Deployed air refueling personnel and equipment to provisional wings in Southwest Asia, Aug 1990-Feb 1992. The wing hosted the first Soviet START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) exhibition inspection team in Sep 1991. Began preparations for base closure at Carswell AFB in Jan 1992. Released of all operational capabilities on 1 Jan 1993. Closed Carswell AFB on 30 Sep 1993 and moved to Dyess AFB, TX, without personnel or equipment, on 1 Oct 1993. Equipped with B-1B and C-130 aircraft, the 7 Wing regained its combat and worldwide tactical airlift missions. In 1997, assumed responsibility for all B-1B initial qualification and instructor upgrade training for Air Combat Command. Since 2000, provided bombing, airlift support, training and combat support to combatant commanders.

Service Streamers. None.

Campaign Streamers. None.

Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamers. Grenada, 1983.

Decorations. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat “V” Device: 1 Sep 1969-28 Mar 1970. Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards: 18 Jun-1 Dec 1965; 1 Jul 1976-30 Jun 1977; 1 Jun 1996-31 May 1998; 1 Jun 1998-31 May 2000; 1 Jun 2002-31 May 2004. Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm: 1 Sep 1969-28 Mar 1970.>

Bestowed Honors. Authorized to display honors earned by the 7 Operations Group prior to 1 Aug 1948. Service Streamers. None. Campaign Streamers. World War I: St Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne; Lorraine. World War II: Burma; East Indies; India-Burma; China Defensive; Central Burma; China Offensive. Decorations. Distinguished Unit Citations: Netherlands Indies, 14 Jan-1 Mar 1942; Thailand, 19 Mar 1945.

Emblem. Approved 30 Jan 1933 for group and on 15 Jun 1994 for wing.

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Weight 0.0000 kg
Dimensions 0.00 × 0.00 × 0.00 cm