83rd tfw

The 83rd Tactical Fighter Wing (TFW) was an active unit of the United States Air Force during the Cold War era. Established in 1956, the wing was initially stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, where it operated F-86 Sabres and later transitioned to F-100 Super Sabres. The 83rd TFW played a significant role in air defense and tactical fighter missions, participating in numerous training exercises and readiness operations. The wing was inactivated in 1958, with its mission and assets transferred to other units as part of USAF organizational changes.