806th Air Division

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unit_name= 806th Air Division


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dates= 1952-1960
country= United States
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command_structure= Strategic Air Command
garrison= Chennault AFB, Louisiana
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battle_honours=The 806th Air Division (806th AD) is an inactive United States Air Force organization. Its last assignment was with Strategic Air Command, assigned to Second Air Force, being stationed at Chennault Air Force Base, Louisiana. It was inactivated on 15 Jun 1960.

History

Lineage

* Established as 806 Air Division on 4 Jun 1952: Activated on 16 Jun 1952: Discontinued on 15 Jun 1960.

Assignments

* Second Air Force, 16 Jun 1952-15 Jun 1960.

Stations

* Lake Charles (later, Chennault) AFB, Louisiana, 16 Jun 1952-15 Jun 1960.

Components

Wings
* 44 Bombardment: 16 Jun 1952-15 Jun 1960 : Detached 19 Jan-22 Feb 1953 and 19 Apr-17 Jun 1954
* 68 Bombardment: 16 Jun 1952-15 Jun 1960.

Squadron. 98 Air Refueling: 22-25 Nov 1953.

Aircraft

* B-29 Superfortress, 1952-1953
* B-47 Stratojet, 1953-1960
* KC-97 Stratotanker, 1953-1960

Operational History

Active in Louisiana from Jun 1952-Jun 1960, the 806th Airlift Division assumed command of the 44th and 68th Bombardment Wings plus various support components. The division monitored and coordinated the manning, equipping, and training of assigned units for strategic air warfare on a global scale. This training included air refueling sorties. In fulfilling its mission, the division participated in numerous tactical exercises such as Briar Rabbit and Big Sickle.

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