Shaw AFB

The 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., provide combat ready airpower and Airmen, to meet any challenge, anytime, anywhere. The wing is capable of meeting all operational requirements worldwide, maintains a state of combat readiness and operates as the host unit at Shaw by providing facilities, personnel and material. Headquarters Army Air Forces brought the 20th Fighter Wing into existence by establishing it on July 28, 1947. Ninth Air Force organized the wing at Shaw Field three weeks later. During its first assignment at Shaw, the wing trained to maintain proficiency as a tactical fighter unit. Its operational units flew F-51s and later F-84s while participating in firepower demonstrations, field exercises, and special operations. Wing pilots also trained Turkish Air Force pilots at Shaw in 1948 to fly P-51s.