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Established in 1962 when the Michigan ANG 171st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron was expanded to a Group. Was primarily a training unit flying second-line RF-84F Thundersteaks for Tactical Air Command. Reassigned to Aerospace Defense Command (ADCOM) in 1973, equipped with F-106 Delta Dart interceptors. Performed air defense duties of the Great Lakes and Detroit area until 1978 when ADCOM was merged into Tactical Air Command. Continued air defense mission for ADTAC component of TAC with F-4 Phantom IIs, transferring to First Air Force when ADTAC was replaced in 1985. Upgraded to F-16As in 1990. |
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Established in 1962 when the Michigan ANG 171st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron was expanded to a Group. |
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Transferred to Air Mobility Command in 1993 when the group became a C-130 Hercules Airlift unit. Inactivated in April 1996 when the 127th Fighter Wing and 191st Airlift Group were merged due to the One-Base, One Wing policy. Reactivated in May 1999 as a group under the 127th Wing, operating the C-130 airlift element of the composite wing. |
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Inactivated in September 2007 with the realignment of Selfridge and transfer of the C-130s. The Group was inactivated, however the 191st Operation Support Flight, 191st Maintenance Squadron, 191st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and |
Inactivated in September 2007 with the realignment of Selfridge and transfer of the C-130s. The Group was inactivated, however the 191st Operation Support Flight, 191st Maintenance Squadron, 191st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and |
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: Gained by: [[Tactical Air Command]], 1 June 1978 |
: Gained by: [[Tactical Air Command]], 1 June 1978 |
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: Gained by: [[Air Combat Command]], 1 June 1992 |
: Gained by: [[Air Combat Command]], 1 June 1992 |
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: Gained by: [[Air Mobility Command]], 1 October 1993 |
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* [[127th Wing]], 1 May 1999-30 September 2007 |
* [[127th Wing]], 1 May 1999-30 September 2007 |
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Revision as of 10:55, 7 September 2012
| 191st Airlift Group | |
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 191st Airlift Group - Emblem | |
| Active | 1962-2007 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | Air National Guard |
| Type | Group |
| Role | Airlift |
| Part of | Michigan Air National Guard |
| Garrison/HQ | Selfridge ANGB, Michigan |
| Motto(s) | We stand ready |
The 191st Airlift Group is an inactive Michigan Air National Guard unit. It was last assigned to the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan. It was inactivated on 30 September 2007. Elements of the Group remain active as part of the 127th Air Refueling Group at Selfridge.
History
Established in 1962 when the Michigan ANG 171st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron was expanded to a Group. Was primarily a training unit flying second-line RF-84F Thundersteaks for Tactical Air Command. Reassigned to Aerospace Defense Command (ADCOM) in 1973, equipped with F-106 Delta Dart interceptors. Performed air defense duties of the Great Lakes and Detroit area until 1978 when ADCOM was merged into Tactical Air Command. Continued air defense mission for ADTAC component of TAC with F-4 Phantom IIs, transferring to First Air Force when ADTAC was replaced in 1985. Upgraded to F-16As in 1990.
Transferred to Air Mobility Command in 1993 when the group became a C-130 Hercules Airlift unit. Inactivated in April 1996 when the 127th Fighter Wing and 191st Airlift Group were merged due to the One-Base, One Wing policy. Reactivated in May 1999 as a group under the 127th Wing, operating the C-130 airlift element of the composite wing.
Inactivated in September 2007 with the realignment of Selfridge and transfer of the C-130s. The Group was inactivated, however the 191st Operation Support Flight, 191st Maintenance Squadron, 191st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 191st Maintenance Operations Flight were reassigned to the 127th Air Refueling Group, 127th Wing.
Lineage
- Established as 191st Tactical Reconnaissance Group, and activated, 1 Oct 1962
- Re-designated: 191st Fighter-Interceptor Group, 1 January 1973
- Re-designated: 191st Tactical Fighter Group, 1 June 1978
- Re-designated: 191st Fighter Group, 16 March 1992
- Re-designated: 191st Airlift Group, 15 July 1994
- Inactivated: 1 April 1996
- Reactivated on: 1 May 1999
- Inactivated on 30 September 2007
Assignments
- Michigan Air National Guard, 1 Oct 1962-1 April 1996
- Gained by: Tactical Air Command, 1 Oct 1962
- Gained by: Aerospace Defense Command, 1 January 1973
- Gained by: Tactical Air Command, 1 June 1978
- Gained by: Air Combat Command, 1 June 1992
- Gained by: Air Mobility Command, 1 October 1993
- 127th Wing, 1 May 1999-30 September 2007
Components
- 171st Tactical Reconnaissance (later Fighter-Interceptor, later Tactical Fighter, Later Fighter, Later Airlift) Squadron, 1 October 1962-1 April 1996; 1 May 1999-30 September 2007
Stations
- Detroit-Wayne Major Airport, Michigan, 1 Oct 1962
- Selfridge AFB (later Selfridge Air National Guard Base), Michigan, 1 July 1971–1 April 1996; 1 May 1999-30 September 2007
Aircraft
- RF-84F Thunderstreak, 1962-1971
- RF-101C Voodoo, 1971-1972
- F-106 Delta Dart, 1972-1978
- F-4C Phantom II, 1978-1986
- F-4D Phantom II, 1986-1990
- F-16A Fighting Falcon, 1990
- C-130 Hercules, 1993-1996; 1999-2007
References
This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency
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