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The base was originally established during the Korean War as Suwon (K-13) Air Base and hosted United States Air Force units. [2] The base was evacuated on the night of 30 June 1950 in the face of the Korean People's Army (KPA) attack, but the base was not occupied by the KPA until 2 July 1950. [3]: 34 The base was recaptured on 24 September ...
Suwon AB, South Korea, 23 August 1951 Itazuke AB, Japan, 20 October 1954 – 10 July 1964 Deployed at Kunsan AB, South Korea, 14–22 October 1955 Kunsan AB, South Korea, 16 September 1974–. Air defense in South Korea, July 1953 – October 1954. Air defense in Japan, and maintenance of a quick-reaction strike force, October 1954 – May 1964.
The Battle of Suwon Airfield was the first aerial battle of the Korean War occurring on 27 June 1950 over Kimpo Airfield and Suwon Airfield.The battle, between aircraft of the United States and North Korea, ended in a victory for the US Air Force after nine of its aircraft successfully shot down seven North Korean People's Air Force aircraft.
Suwon Air Base in Jangji-dong, Gwonseon District was used by the United States Air Force during the Korean War, when it was the scene of the conflict's first aerial combat. [26] Today the base is under Republic of Korea Air Force jurisdiction, though it is still managed and maintained by the US military. [178]
When the Air Force began its withdrawal from Thailand, the 25th was reassigned the 18th Tactical Fighter Wing at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, where it remained until 1 February 1981. On that date, the 25th was relocated without personnel or equipment to Suwon Air Base , Republic of Korea, and assigned to the 51st Composite Wing.
Installations of the United States Air Force in South Korea (6 P) Pages in category "South Korean airbases" ... Suwon Air Base; Y. Yecheon Air Base This page was ...
South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok on Monday ordered an emergency safety inspection of the country's entire airline operation as investigators worked to identify victims and find out ...
Stationed at: Pusan AB, South Korea, 1 December 1950; Pyongyang East, North Korea, 1 December 1950; Suwon AB, South Korea, 4 December 1950; Chinhae, South Korea, 10 December 1950; Osan-ni, South Korea, 26 December 1952 – 1 November 1954. 27th Fighter-Escort Wing (Deployed) (F-84 Thunderjet) Attached to Far East Air Forces, 19–29 November 1950