Loring Air Force Base Heritage Museum

Operating Hours

Opening Day: May 17, 2008

Saturday's 10am - 3pm
Sunday's Noon - 3pm

Contact us to schedule appointments and/or special events

Closing Day: October 5, 2008

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The wing was on alert in August and December of 1961 and supported Hard Head VI airborne alert operations in the spring of 1964. Also in 1964, the 42nd ARS received the General Saunders Trophy as the best tanker squadron in SAC. In 1965, the 42nd ARS began support for Young Tiger operations in Southeast. In July of 1968, the 407 th ARS arrived from Homestead AFB, Florida, doubling the wing’s refueling capability.

 
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