What’s in a Number Anyway? The Origins of the 142nd Fighter Wing
This War Department’s order of 5 December 1946 reflects the postwar buildup of the air units of the National Guard via unit reconstitution, unit redesignation and original unit constitution. It authorized the redesignated units to retain their history and battle honors earned in prior service. This action to augment the National Guard was a major initiative in the creation of an improved air reserve component capability after World War II, and affected most if not all National Guard air units across the country. (142FW History Archives)
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