474th Tactical Fighter Wing

The 474th Tactical Fighter Wing was an active unit of the United States Air Force, primarily stationed at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Originally activated in 1952, the wing participated in both training and operational missions during the Cold War, and later, the Vietnam War. The unit flew various aircraft over its history, including the F-100 Super Sabre, F-111 Aardvark, and F-4 Phantom II, playing a significant role in tactical fighter operations. The 474th was inactivated in 1989 as part of post-Cold War force reductions.