513 avionics maintenance Mildenhall

The 513th Avionics Maintenance Squadron was a United States Air Force unit stationed at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, during the Cold War. The squadron was responsible for maintaining and repairing sophisticated avionics systems on KC-135 Stratotanker and RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft assigned to the base. Their expertise ensured mission readiness and supported both air refueling and intelligence-gathering operations for U.S. and NATO forces in Europe. The 513th played a critical role in sustaining operational capabilities during heightened tensions between NATO and Warsaw Pact nations.