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California ANG - 144th Fighter Wing
5323 E. McKinley Avenue
Fresno, California 93727
Phone: (559) 454-5286
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We need high resolution photos of the aircraft on display at ths location. We also need an up-to-date listing of all of the airtcraft ... make/model, serial or N-number, etc ... Your help would be appreciated.
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144th Fighter Wing [144th FW]
The Fresno Air National Guard Base in California is home to the 144th Fighter Wing. The 144th Fighter Wing’s mission is to provide air defense protection for California from the Mexican border to Ukiah utilizing the F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter aircraft. The 144th also supports the nation's Counterdrug Program and responds to state emergencies when requested by the Governor of California. The wing's current inventory of aircraft includes 18 F-16Cs, one F-16D, a two place fighter trainer, and one C-26A transport.
The origin of the 144th Fighter Wing dates back to 4 April 1948, barely six months after the formation of the Air National Guard in September of 1947. On that date, the 61st Fighter Wing received federal recognition at Alameda, CA, followed by activation of the 194th Fighter Squadron on 25 June 1948. The 61st Fighter Wing was redesignated as the 144th Fighter Bomber Wing on 1 November 1950.
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A very special thanks to Ron Strong for sending us the following photos.
California ANG 144th Fighter Wing Display Aircraft
Fresno, California
Photos by Ron Strong
