450th A&E Maintenance Sq

The 450th Armament & Electronics (A&E) Maintenance Squadron was an integral support unit of the United States Air Force during the Cold War era. Originally activated at Foster Air Force Base, Texas, in the early 1950s, the squadron provided specialized maintenance and repair for aircraft armament systems and electronic equipment. It supported the 450th Fighter Wing, ensuring the operational readiness of the wing’s F-86 Sabres and later F-100 Super Sabres. The unit was inactivated in 1958 when the 450th Fighter Wing was stood down and Foster AFB subsequently closed.