454th Bombardment Wing

The 454th Bombardment Wing was an active unit of the United States Air Force, first established in 1952 as part of the Strategic Air Command (SAC) during the early years of the Cold War. Originally based at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, the wing was later moved to Columbus AFB, Ohio, and then to other locations, operating various bomber aircraft including the B-47 Stratojet. The primary mission of the 454th was strategic bombing and nuclear deterrence, reflecting SAC’s role in America’s defense strategy. The wing was inactivated in 1963 as part of the phaseout of the B-47 fleet and the reorganization of SAC forces.