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Legacy - History of the 101st Fighter Squadron 102nd Fighter Wing Massachusetts Air National Guard

102nd Intelligence Wing

Oct. 30, 2019 | 49:43

DVD video highlighting the history of the 101st Fighter Squadron and 102nd Fighter Wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard at Otis Air National Guard Base on Cape Cod.

This video was originally released in 2005 in partnership with the Massachusetts Air National Guard Historical Association.

DVD sleeve notes:

This is the history of one of America's longest serving aviation squadrons and its commanding wing. From its founding in 1921, its contributions to the growth of aviation in Massachusetts and the development of what is now Logan International Airport in Boston were of great significance in the 1920's and 30's. Both film and photos depict aircraft and pilots of that era including such names as Charles Lindberg and Jimmy Doolittle. Activated during WWII and again during the Berlin Crisis of the 1960's, the squadron served tours of duty in Europe on each occasion.

The role of the unit in its early years was that of patrol and observation, while the past fifty years have seen it assigned to either the tactical or air defense mission. In its present role with the assignment of F-15 "Eagle" aircraft, the 101st Squadron and 102nd Wing form the primary air defense of the northeastern United States. Even this mission has been expanded to include duty deployments in the Western Hemisphere from Panama to Iceland, as well as to Turkey and Saudi Arabia. At the present time, many of the wing's subordinate units and individuals are serving on active duty assignments with the U.S. Air Force both in this country and other parts of the world including areas of conflict in the Middle East. As the film takes you through the years, it amply demonstrates how the Citizen Soldier/Airman has evolved from the "Weekend Warrior" of the past to a fully ready combat partner of the active duty services in defense of our Nation.

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On April 6, 2008 the 101st Fighter Squadron and 102nd Fighter Wing were re-designated to the 101st Intelligence Squadron and 102nd Intelligence Wing respectively. Both organizations now provide worldwide precision intelligence and command and control along with trained and experienced Airmen for expeditionary combat support and homeland security.