4060th Air Refueling Wing

The **4060th Air Refueling Wing** was an integral unit of the United States Air Force, activated on July 1, 1952, at Dow Air Force Base, Maine. It operated under the Strategic Air Command (SAC) and was primarily responsible for providing air refueling support, initially utilizing KB-29 and later KC-97 Stratofreighter aircraft. The wing played a crucial role in extending the range and endurance of SAC’s bomber fleet during the early years of the Cold War. In 1963, the 4060th was discontinued as part of a larger reorganization, and its mission, personnel, and equipment were transferred to the newly activated 397th Air Refueling Wing.