The 199th Fighter Squadron received their Federal Recognition on November 4, 1946. The first aircraft received was B-26C Marauder #433 on March 19, 1947. By the end of the fiscal year, nine aircraft had been delivered to the fledgling air units:
4- Martin B-26 Marauders
2 – North American AT-6 Texans
1 – Curtiss C-46 Commando
2 – Stinson L-5 Sentinels
On October 6, 1947, the 199th Fighter Squadron received it’s first Republic Aviation Corporation F-47N Thunderbolt #529. Initially, maintenance crews were part of the Detachment C, 199th Air Service Group (Ftr), then later then 154th Material Squadron (154 MATRON)(Maintenance).
Learn more about the F-47N Thunderbolts The F-47s were affectionately called “Jugs”.
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