1370th Photo Mapping Wing

The 1370th Photo Mapping Wing was a specialized unit of the United States Air Force, activated in 1954 to support global aerial mapping and geodetic survey missions during the Cold War. Operating a variety of aircraft such as the RB-50, RC-130, and later the RC-135, the wing provided critical cartographic data for military and civilian use, including charting remote and strategic regions. The unit played a significant role in advancing aerial reconnaissance and mapping technologies, supporting both national defense and scientific exploration. The 1370th Photo Mapping Wing was inactivated in 1972, with its missions and resources absorbed by other reconnaissance and mapping organizations.