4758th Defense Systems Evaluation Squadron

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4758th Defense Systems Evaluation Squadron
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Emblem of the 4758th Defense Systems Evaluation Squadron
Active1962-1970
CountryUnited States
BranchFlag of the United States Air Force.svg  United States Air Force
TypeRadar evaluation and testing

The 4758th Defense Systems Evaluation Squadron is a discontinued United States Air Force unit. It was last assigned to the 26th Air Division of Aerospace Defense Command at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, where it was inactivated on 31 October 1970.

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History

World War II

The 4758th Defense Systems Evaluation Squadron started life at Biggs Air Force Base, Texas in 1962. On 1 June 1962 the squadron was organized by Air Defense Command, as the 4758th Defense Systems Evaluation Squadron flying the EB-57E Canberra, and F-100C and F-100F jet aircraft.

Biggs was transferred to the Army in April 1966 and the squadron moved to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, where it became a tenant of Air Force Systems Command. At Holloman the squadron operated as was administratively and logistically supported by the 6580th Air Base Group, Air Force Systems Command. The unit continued its training mission with the EB-57Es, and F-100s. It additionally provided training and assistance to Army anti-aircraft missile units at the White Sands Missile Range. It was discontinued on 31 October 1970, due to budget reductions. Some of its personnel and aircraft were reassigned to the 4677th Defense Systems Evaluation Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.

Lineage

Discontinued on 31 October 1970 [1]

Assignments

Stations

Aircraft

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References

PD-icon.svg This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency

  1. 1 2 3 Cornett & Johnson, p. 113
  2. Cornett & Johnson incorrectly refers to the wing as an Air Base Wing.