Unit Name: | 5070th Air Defense Wing |
Dates: | 1960-1961 |
Country: | United States |
Branch: | United States Air Force |
Type: | Fighter Interceptor |
Role: | Air Defense |
The 5070th Air Defense Wing is a discontinued United States Air Force organization. Its last assignment was with the Alaskan Air Command, being stationed at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. It was discontinued on 1 October 1961.
Discontinued on 1 October 1961
Organized August 1960 after inactivation of 10th Air Division. Mission was air defense of Alaska south of the Alaska Range.
Discontinued 1 October 1961, with components coming under other AAC units.