The 460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing (TRW) was originally established during the early years of the Vietnam War to provide aerial reconnaissance and intelligence support. Activated in 1966, the wing operated out of Tan Son Nhut Air Base in South Vietnam, flying aircraft such as the RF-4C Phantom II to conduct photographic reconnaissance missions over hostile territory. The 460th TRW played a critical role in gathering intelligence for U.S. and allied forces, contributing to operational planning and mission success. The unit was inactivated in 1971 as part of the drawdown of American forces in Southeast Asia.
