5700 civil engineer sq. crash rescue

The 5700th Civil Engineer Squadron (Crash Rescue) was a United States Air Force unit based at various locations, most notably at Wheelus Air Base, Libya, during the 1950s and 1960s. Its primary mission was to provide rapid crash rescue and firefighting services for military aircraft operations, ensuring the safety of aircrews and the protection of valuable Air Force assets. The squadron played a critical support role during the era of Strategic Air Command deployments and NATO training exercises in North Africa. Its personnel were highly trained in emergency response, contributing significantly to airfield safety and operational readiness until the American withdrawal from Wheelus in 1970.