26th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing

The 26th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing was a United States Air Force unit activated in 1952 during the early Cold War era. Initially stationed at Lockbourne Air Force Base, Ohio, the wing was tasked with strategic reconnaissance missions, operating a variety of aircraft including the RB-47 Stratojet. Its primary role was gathering intelligence and conducting surveillance flights, contributing to the nation's strategic deterrence and intelligence efforts. The unit underwent several redesignations before its inactivation in 1966, leaving a legacy of vital reconnaissance operations during a critical period of global tension.