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5070th Air Defense Wing
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The 5070th Air Defense Wing is a discontinued United States Air Force organization. Its last assignment was with the Alaskan Air Command, being stationed at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. It was discontinued on 1 October 1961.
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History
Lineage
- Designated as the 5070th Air Defense Wing and organized on 1 August 1960
- Discontinued on 1 October 1961
Assignments
- Alaskan Air Command, 1 August 1960 – 1 October 1961
Components
- 317th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, 25 August 1960 – 1 October 1961
Stations
- Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, 1 August 1960 – 1 October 1961
Operations
Organized August 1960 after inactivation of 10th Air Division. Mission was air defense of Alaska south of the Alaska Range.
Discontinued 1 October 1961, with components coming under other AAC units.
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