147th Fighter Interceptor Group

The 147th Fighter Interceptor Group was established in 1957 as part of the Texas Air National Guard, based at Ellington Field near Houston, Texas. Initially equipped with F-86 Sabres, the unit was tasked with air defense missions during the Cold War, safeguarding the Gulf Coast against potential Soviet threats. Over the decades, the Group transitioned through various aircraft, including the F-102 Delta Dagger and later the F-4 Phantom II, reflecting evolving technological and strategic requirements. Redesignated several times, the unit has continued its legacy into the 21st century as the 147th Attack Wing, operating MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft in support of both homeland defense and overseas contingency operations.