414th FITGRU (AD), ADC: 433FIS

The 414th Fighter-Interceptor Training Group (Air Defense) [414th FITGRU (AD)] was a United States Air Force unit under Air Defense Command (ADC), tasked with training aircrews for air defense missions during the Cold War era. It operated in association with the 433rd Fighter-Interceptor Squadron (433 FIS), which flew aircraft such as the F-86 Sabre and later the F-102 Delta Dagger. The group was responsible for preparing pilots and ground personnel to defend North American airspace against potential threats. The training provided by the 414th FITGRU (AD) and its affiliated squadrons played a crucial role in maintaining the readiness and effectiveness of continental air defense forces during the height of the Soviet threat.