History
- For additional history and lineage, see 49th Operations Group
Established as 49th Fighter Wing on 10 August 1948. Activated on 18 August 1948 in Japan. Equipped with Lockheed F-80 Shooting Stars. In February 1950, the unit was redesignated as the 49th Fighter-Bomber Wing.
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