HISTORY, 132nd TACTICAL FIGHTER WING, IOWA AIR NATIONAL GUARD, 1941-1982

The 132d Wing, located at the Des Moines International Airport, can trace its roots back to February, 1941 with the establishment of the 124th Observation Squadron. The unit at that time had 110 men, 27 officers (15 pilots), and 5 aircraft.

Over the last 74 years, the 132d Fighter Wing has participated in numerous actions including World War II, the Korean Conflict, and many of the support functions of Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom.

The unit first entered the jet age in 1953 with the F-80. Several conversions followed with the unit flying the F-84, F-86, F-89, F-100, and the A-7 aircraft. The latest conversion to the F-16C aircraft occurred in 1992.

For over six decades, the 132d Wing has demonstrated its dedication to excellence and professionalism. The unit has received numerous awards, including eight Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards, and has participated in exercises and deployments worldwide.

The 132d Wing also played a key role in the recovery efforts during the 1993 and 2008 flooding in the Des Moines area, providing logistics and personnel support to the relief operations. With over 900 enlisted personnel and 100 officers, the 132d Wing is ready to meet the challenges of a changing world, well into the century.

Title: The history of the 124th Ftr Sqn/132nd Ftr ...

Publisher: Iowa Air National Guard, Iowa

Publication Date: 1982

Binding: Buckram

Book Condition: Fine

Edition: First Edition

Document Type:         Book

All Authors / Contributors:     Iowa. Air National Guard.

OCLC Number:          15314310

Notes:  Cover title: 132d tactical fighter wing. Spine title: 132 TWF Iowa ANG, 1941-1982.

Consists chiefly of photographs and newspaper clippings.

Description:    160 pages : illustrations, facsimiles, portraits ; 32 cm

Other Titles:    History of the 124th Fighter Squadron, 132nd Fighter Wing, Iowa Air National Guard, 1941 thru 1982

132d Tactical Fighter Wing

132 TFW Iowa ANG, 1941-1982

Responsibility:            editor in chiefs, J. Lane, V. Augspurger, A. Robertson ; contributing editors, J. Campopiano [and others].