397th Bomb Wing

The 397th Bomb Wing was an inactive unit of the United States Air Force, first activated in 1958 at Dow Air Force Base, Maine. It was assigned to Strategic Air Command (SAC) and equipped with Boeing B-47 Stratojet bombers, conducting strategic bombardment and refueling missions during the Cold War. The wing played a key role in maintaining nuclear deterrence, participating in regular training and readiness exercises. The 397th Bomb Wing was inactivated in 1963 as the Air Force phased out the B-47 from frontline service.