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Activated in October 1943 as the '''407th Fighter Squadron''' at [[Hamilton Field]], California. During World War II, the squadron was an Operational Training Unit (OTU), equipped with second-line [[P-39 Aircobra]]s and [[P-40 Warhawk]]s. Its mission was to train newly-graduated pilots from Training Command in combat tactics and maneuvers before being assigned to their permanent combat unit. Initially assigned to [[IV Fighter Command]], then transferred to [[III Fighter Command]] in 1944, being re-equipped with [[P-51D Mustang]]s. It took part in air-ground maneuvers and demonstrations, participating in the Louisiana Maneuvers in the summer of 1944 and in similar activities in the US until after V-J Day. |
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Inactivated in November 1945. |
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The wartime 407th Fighter Squadron was re-activated and re-designated as the '''191st Fighter Squadron''', and was allotted to the Utah Air National Guard, on 24 May 1946. It was organized at Salt Lake City Municipal Airport, Utah and was extended federal recognition on 18 November 1946 by the National Guard Bureau. The 191st Fighter Squadron was entitled to the history, honors, and colors of the 407th Fighter Squadron. The squadron was equipped with [[F-51D Mustang]]s and was assigned to the [[Colorado Air National Guard]] 140th Fighter Group, although it was operationally under the control of the [[Utah Air National Guard]] at Salt Lake City. During its early years with the F-51D, the unit earned prominence as one of the Air Force's most respected aerial gunnery competitors. |
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Revision as of 09:45, 27 September 2012
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| Active | 1943-Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | Air National Guard |
| Type | Squadron |
| Role | Air Refueling |
| Part of | Utah Air National Guard |
| Garrison/HQ | Salt Lake City Air National Guard Base, Utah |
| Nickname(s) | Salty Guard, Ruddy Ducks |
The 191st Air Refueling Squadron (1191 ARS) is a unit of the Utah Air National Guard 151st Air Refueling Wing located at Salt Lake City Air National Guard Base, Utah. The 191st is equipped with the KC-135R Stratotanker.
History
World War II
Activated in October 1943 as the 407th Fighter Squadron at Hamilton Field, California. During World War II, the squadron was an Operational Training Unit (OTU), equipped with second-line P-39 Aircobras and P-40 Warhawks. Its mission was to train newly-graduated pilots from Training Command in combat tactics and maneuvers before being assigned to their permanent combat unit. Initially assigned to IV Fighter Command, then transferred to III Fighter Command in 1944, being re-equipped with P-51D Mustangs. It took part in air-ground maneuvers and demonstrations, participating in the Louisiana Maneuvers in the summer of 1944 and in similar activities in the US until after V-J Day.
Inactivated in November 1945.
Utah Air National Guard
The wartime 407th Fighter Squadron was re-activated and re-designated as the 191st Fighter Squadron, and was allotted to the Utah Air National Guard, on 24 May 1946. It was organized at Salt Lake City Municipal Airport, Utah and was extended federal recognition on 18 November 1946 by the National Guard Bureau. The 191st Fighter Squadron was entitled to the history, honors, and colors of the 407th Fighter Squadron. The squadron was equipped with F-51D Mustangs and was assigned to the Colorado Air National Guard 140th Fighter Group, although it was operationally under the control of the Utah Air National Guard at Salt Lake City. During its early years with the F-51D, the unit earned prominence as one of the Air Force's most respected aerial gunnery competitors.
Lineage
- Constituted 407th Fighter Squadron on 12 October 1943
- Activated on 15 October 1943
- Re-designated: 407th Fighter-Bomber Squadron on 5 April 1944
- Re-designated: 407th Fighter Squadron on 5 June 1944
- Inactivated on 7 November 1945
- Re-designated: 191st Fighter Squadron, and allotted to Utah ANG, on 24 May 1946
- Extended federal recognition on 18 November 1946
- Federalized and placed on active duty, 1 April 1951
- Re-designated: 191st Fighter-Bomber Squadron on 12 Apr 1951
- Released from active duty and returned to Utah state control, 15 November 1952
- Re-designated: 191st Fighter-Interceptor Squadron on 1 June 1955
- Re-designated: 191st Air Transport Squadron on 1 April 1961
- Re-designated: 191st Military Airlift Squadron on 8 January 1966
- Re-designated: 191st Air Refueling Squadron on 1 July 1972
Assignments
- 140th Fighter Group, 18 November 1946
- 140th Fighter Wing, 31 October 1950
- 140th Fighter-Bomber Wing, 12 April 1951
- 140th Fighter-Interceptor Wing on 1 July 1955
- 151st Fighter-Interceptor Group, 1 July 1958
- 151st Air Transport Group, 1 April 1961
- 151st Military Airlift Group, 8 January 1966
- 151st Air Refueling Group, 1 July 1972
- 151st Operations Group, 1 October 1995
Stations
- Salt Lake City Municipal (Later Salt Lake City International) Airport, 18 November 1946
- Designated: Salt Lake City Air National Guard Base, 1991-Present
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References
This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency
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