147th Reconnaissance Wing

147th Reconnaissance Wing

Infobox Military Unit
unit_name= 147th Reconnaissance Wing


caption= 147th Reconnaissance Wing emblem
dates= 1958-Present
country= United States
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branch= United States Air Force/Air National Guard
type= Wing
role= Reconnaissance
size=
command_structure= Air National Guard/Air Combat Command
current_commander= Colonel Lanny B. McNeely
garrison= Ellington Field
ceremonial_chief=
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The United States Air Force's 147th Reconnaissance Wing is a Texas Air National Guard reconnaissance unit located at Ellington Field, Houston, Texas.

Mission

History

The 147th Fighter Interceptor Group was activated in May 1958 by the Texas Air National Guard. The 147 FIG's mission was to provide air defense for the Continental United States (CONUS) in times of conflict, and support the Texas governor in an "as-needed" role. On 15 March 1992, the Air National Guard redesignated its squadrons, groups and wings, dropping the "Interceptor" from the units' designations.

Assignments

Major Command/Gaining Command

*Air National Guard/Air Combat Command (1992-Present)
*Air National Guard/Tactical Air Command (1980-1992)
*Air National Guard/Aerospace Defense Command (1958-1980)

Previous designationsRogers, B. (2006). United States Air Force Unit Designations Since 1978. ISBN 1-85780-197-0

*147th Reconnaissance Wing (2008-Present)
*147th Fighter Wing (1995-2008)
*147th Fighter Group (1992-1995)
*147th Fighter Interceptor Group (1958-1995)

Units assigned

*147th Operations Group
**111th Reconnaissance Squadron
*147th Maintenance Group
**147th Aircraft Generation Squadron
**147th Maintenance Squadron
*147th Support Group
**147th Logistics Squadron
**147th Security Forces Squadron
**147th Civil Engineering Squadron
*147th USAF Clinic

Bases stationed

*Ellington Field, Houston, Texas (1958-Present)

Aircraft OperatedWorld Airpower Journal. (1992). US Air Force Air Power Directory. Aerospace Publishing: London, UK. ISBN 1-880588-01-3

* MQ-1 Predator (2007-Present)
* F-16C Fighting Falcon (1995-2007)
* C-26B Metroliner (1991-2007)
* F-16A/B Fighting Falcon ADF (1989-1995)
* F-4D Phantom II (1987-1989)
* F-4C Phantom II (1982-1987)
* F-101B/F Voodoo (1971-1982)
* F-102A Delta Dagger (1960-1974)
* F-86L Sabre (1959-1960)
* F-86D Sabre (1958-1959)
* T-33A Shooting Star (195?-???)
* F-80C Shooting Star (1955-1957)
* F-51H Mustang (1952-1955)
* F-84E Thunderstreak (1950-1952)
* P-51D Mustang (1947-1950)

Decorations

* [http://wwa.afpc.randolph.af.mil/AwardsNet/SearchUnitAwards.aspx?Mode=Graphics Air Force Personnel Center Awards Search (Post-1991)]
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References

External links

* [http://www.txelli.ang.af.mil/111th_History.aspx 147th Reconnaissance Wing History] accessed 30 September 2007
* [http://www.usaww1.com July 14, 2008 - 90th anniversary Commemoration of 27th, 94th, 95th, 147th aero squadrons in France]


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