479th FMS

The 479th Field Maintenance Squadron (FMS) was an integral support unit assigned to the 479th Tactical Fighter Wing, primarily based at George Air Force Base, California. Activated during the Cold War era, the 479th FMS provided essential aircraft maintenance, repair, and logistical support for the wing’s fighter jets, including the F-104 Starfighter and later the F-4 Phantom II. The squadron’s expertise ensured the operational readiness of the wing, contributing to air defense and tactical missions at home and abroad. The 479th FMS was inactivated in the late 1970s as part of broader Air Force restructuring and technological advancements in aircraft maintenance.