363 Tac Recon Wing

The 363rd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing (363rd Tac Recon Wing) was activated by the United States Air Force in 1947, originally designated as a bombardment and later as a reconnaissance unit. Throughout the Cold War, the wing was stationed at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, and played a critical role in providing aerial reconnaissance and intelligence gathering, particularly during crises such as the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War. The wing operated a variety of aircraft over its history, including the RF-101 Voodoo and RF-4C Phantom II, to conduct tactical photo-reconnaissance missions. In the early 1990s, the 363rd shifted to a fighter role before its inactivation in 1993.