U-Tapao 4258th Strategic Air Wing - White COTTON 1973–1974

1973–1974

it became necessary to open a second airfield because of the heavy traffic into and out of Đà Nẵng

World War II and the Vietnam War

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U-Tapao 4258th Strategic Air Wing - White COTTON 1973–1974The 4258th Strategic Wing (SAC) was activated in June 1966 at U Tapao under the 3rd Air Division, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The wing was charged with the responsibility of supporting refueling requirements of USAF fighter aircraft in Southeast Asia, plus conducting bombing missions on a daily basis. Steadily progressing and adding to the mission, U Tapao welcomed its first complement of KC 135 tankers in August 1966. By September, the base was