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[[File:Grand forks-ADS-map.png|thumb|Map of Grand Forks ADS]]
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The '''Grand Forks Air Defense Sector''' (GFADS) is an inactive [[United States Air Force]] organization. Its last assignment was with the [[Air Defense Command]] [[29th Air Division]], being stationed at [[Grand Forks Air Force Base]] , [[North Dakota]]. It was inactivated on 1 December 1963
The '''Grand Forks Air Defense Sector''' (GFADS) is an inactive [[United States Air Force]] organization. Its last assignment was with the [[Air Defense Command]] [[29th Air Division]], being stationed at [[Grand Forks Air Force Base]], [[North Dakota]]. It was inactivated on 1 December 1963


==History==
==History==
Established in December 1957 assuming control of former ADC [[Central Air Defense Force]] units with a mission to provide air defense of most of [[North Dakota]] along with western [[Minnesota]] and northern [[South Dakota]]. The organization provided command and control over several aircraft and RADAR squadrons. Also operated a [[Semi Automatic Ground Environment]] (SAGE) direction center.
Established in December 1957 assuming control of former ADC [[Central Air Defense Force]] units with a mission to provide air defense of most of [[North Dakota]] along with western [[Minnesota]] and northern [[South Dakota]]. The organization provided command and control over several aircraft and [[radar]] squadrons.

On 15 November 1959, the new [[Semi Automatic Ground Environment]] (SAGE) Direction Center (DC-11) became operational. {{Coord|47|56|47|N|097|22|55|W|display=inline|name=GFADS-SAGE DC-11}} DC-11 was equipped with dual [[AN/FSQ-7|AN/FSQ-7 Computer]]s. The day-to-day operations of the command was to train and maintain tactical flying units flying jet interceptor aircraft ([[F-94 Starfire]]; [[F-102 Delta Dagger]]; [[F-106 Delta Dart]]) in a state of readiness with training missions and series of exercises with SAC and other units simulating interceptions of incoming enemy aircraft.


Consolidated on 1 May 1963 with [[Minot Air Defense Sector]]. Inactivated on 1 December 1963 as part of ADC reorganization and consolidation, most units being reassigned to the [[29th Air Division]].
Consolidated on 1 May 1963 with [[Minot Air Defense Sector]]. Inactivated on 1 December 1963 as part of ADC reorganization and consolidation, most units being reassigned to the [[29th Air Division]].
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===Assignments===
===Assignments===
* [[31st Air Division]], 8 December 1957
* [[31st Air Division]], 8 December 1957
* [[29th Air Division]], 1 January 1959-1 December 1963
* [[29th Air Division]], 1 January 1959 – 1 December 1963


===Stations===
===Stations===
* [[Grand Forks AFB]], [[North Dakota]], 8 December 1957-1 December 1963
* [[Grand Forks AFB]], [[North Dakota]], 8 December 1957 – 1 December 1963
: [[SAGE]] Direction Center (DC-11) located at: {{Coord|47|56|47|N|097|22|55|W|display=inline|name=Grand Forks AFB}}
: Active 1959-Late 1963
: Operated: [[AN/FSQ-7|AN/FSQ-7 Computer]]
: Later become home of the Headquarters, [[321st Strategic Missile Wing]]. Demolished in April 2003.


===Components===
===Components===

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* [[18th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron]], 1 July-4 September 1953
====Wing====
* [[478th Fighter Wing]] (Air Defense)
: [[Grand Forks AFB]], North Dakota, 1 February 1961 – 1 July 1963

====Wing====
* [[478th Fighter Group]] (Air Defense)
: [[Grand Forks AFB]], North Dakota, 1 April 1959 – 1 February 1961

==== Interceptor Squadrons====
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* [[18th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron]]
: [[Grand Forks AFB]], North Dakota, 1 July-4 September 1963

====Radar Squadrons====
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* [[721st Radar Squadron]]
: [[Willmar AFS]], Minnesota, 1 April 1959 – 1 June 1961
* [[739th Radar Squadron]]
: [[Wadena AFS]], Minnesota, 1 April 1959 – 4 September 1963
* [[785th Radar Squadron]]
: [[Finley AFS]], Minnesota, 1 April 1959 – 4 September 1963
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* [[787th Radar Squadron]]
: [[Chandler AFS]], Minnesota, 1 March 1961 – 4 September 1963
* [[903d Radar Squadron]]
: [[Gettysburg AFS]], South Dakota, 4 September 1963 – 1 April 1966
* [[916th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron]]
: [[Beausejour AS]], Manitoba, 1 April 1959 – 1 October 1961
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==See also==
* [[List of USAF Aerospace Defense Command General Surveillance Radar Stations]]
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* [[Aerospace Defense Command Fighter Squadrons]]


==References==
==References==
{{Portal box|United States Air Force|Military of the United States}}
{{Air Force Historical Research Agency}}
{{AFHRA}}
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
* A Handbook of Aerospace Defense Organization 1946 - 1980, by Lloyd H. Cornett and Mildred W. Johnson, Office of History, Aerospace Defense Center, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado
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* Maurer, Maurer (1983). Air Force Combat Units Of World War II. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0892010924.
* Winkler, David F. (1997), Searching the skies: the legacy of the United States Cold War defense radar program. Prepared for United States Air Force Headquarters Air Combat Command.
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* Ravenstein, Charles A. (1984). Air Force Combat Wings Lineage and Honors Histories 1947-1977. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0912799129.
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* Maurer, Maurer (1983). Air Force Combat Units Of World War II. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. {{ISBN|0-89201-092-4}}.
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* Ravenstein, Charles A. (1984). Air Force Combat Wings Lineage and Honors Histories 1947–1977. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. {{ISBN|0-912799-12-9}}.
* [http://www.radomes.org/cgi-bin/museum/acwinfo2x.cgi?site=%22Grand+Forks+AFB,+ND%22&key=GrandForksAFBND&pic=GrandForksAFBND&doc=GrandForksAFBND Radomes.org Grand Forks Air Defense Sector]


==External links==
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{{Aerospace Defense Command}}


{{Aerospace Defense Command|state=collapsed}}


[[Category:Air defense sectors of the United States Air Force|Air Defense]]
[[Category:Air defense sectors of the United States Air Force|Air Defense]]
[[Category:1957 establishments in North Dakota]]
[[Category:1966 disestablishments in North Dakota]]
[[Category:Military units and formations disestablished in 1966]]

Latest revision as of 21:24, 7 January 2024

Grand Forks Air Defense Sector
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Active1957–1963
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
RoleAir Defense
Part ofAir Defense Command
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The Grand Forks Air Defense Sector (GFADS) is an inactive United States Air Force organization. Its last assignment was with the Air Defense Command 29th Air Division, being stationed at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. It was inactivated on 1 December 1963

History

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Established in December 1957 assuming control of former ADC Central Air Defense Force units with a mission to provide air defense of most of North Dakota along with western Minnesota and northern South Dakota. The organization provided command and control over several aircraft and radar squadrons.

On 15 November 1959, the new Semi Automatic Ground Environment (SAGE) Direction Center (DC-11) became operational. 47°56′47″N 097°22′55″W / 47.94639°N 97.38194°W / 47.94639; -97.38194 (GFADS-SAGE DC-11) DC-11 was equipped with dual AN/FSQ-7 Computers. The day-to-day operations of the command was to train and maintain tactical flying units flying jet interceptor aircraft (F-94 Starfire; F-102 Delta Dagger; F-106 Delta Dart) in a state of readiness with training missions and series of exercises with SAC and other units simulating interceptions of incoming enemy aircraft.

Consolidated on 1 May 1963 with Minot Air Defense Sector. Inactivated on 1 December 1963 as part of ADC reorganization and consolidation, most units being reassigned to the 29th Air Division.

Lineage

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  • Established as Grand Forks Air Defense Sector on 8 December 1957
Inactivated on 1 December 1963

Assignments

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Stations

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Components

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Wing

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Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota, 1 February 1961 – 1 July 1963

Wing

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Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota, 1 April 1959 – 1 February 1961

Interceptor Squadrons

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Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota, 1 July-4 September 1963

Radar Squadrons

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See also

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References

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Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency

  • A Handbook of Aerospace Defense Organization 1946 - 1980, by Lloyd H. Cornett and Mildred W. Johnson, Office of History, Aerospace Defense Center, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado
  • Winkler, David F. (1997), Searching the skies: the legacy of the United States Cold War defense radar program. Prepared for United States Air Force Headquarters Air Combat Command.
  • Maurer, Maurer (1983). Air Force Combat Units Of World War II. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-89201-092-4.
  • Ravenstein, Charles A. (1984). Air Force Combat Wings Lineage and Honors Histories 1947–1977. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-912799-12-9.
  • Radomes.org Grand Forks Air Defense Sector
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