Strategic_reconnaissance 90th_Missile_Wing

b-47 , kc-97 flown wing

the wing began fly strategic reconnaissance missions in september 1953. following year, replaced rb-29s jet boeing rb-47 stratojet, first b-47e arriving on 25 june, although crews had begun training in march. 1 year later, wing deployed unit eielson air force base, alaska 5 may until 31 august 1955, performed final mapping of alaska. assignment of 90th air refueling squadron in 1955, wing began fly air refueling missions reconnaissance flights. in may 1958, wing returned training mission serving combat crew training wing rb-47 aircrews until inactivated on 20 june 1960. wing s personnel , equipment transferred 40th bombardment wing, moved forbes on paper schilling air force base, kansas same day. 90th air refueling squadron reassigned 40th wing upon wing s arrival @ forbes.