History
The 58th flew search and rescue in parts of the Middle East, Africa, Southwest Asia, and Southern Europe, especially at the El Uotia gunnery range in Libya from, 1952–1960 and 1961-1970. It also stood downrange alert during manned space missions, performed some overwater escort, and provided humanitarian assistance during natural disasters.
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