1 September, the 10th Flight Test Squadron is assigned to the 136th Fighter Bomber Wing (FBW)
10 October, ordered into active service and assigned to Tactical Air Command. Moved to Hensley Field, TX. 136th FIG is re-designated as 136th Fighter Bomber Group under the 136th Fighter Bomber Wing (FBW) flying F-51’s which would be replaced by F-84E “Thunderjets”
24 October, moved to Langly AFB, VA and is trained in T-33’s as preliminary training to ready for F-84E’s.
October, Col Albert C. Prendergast assumes command of the 136th FBW
26 October, Lt Col William N. Hensley assumes command of the 136th FBG
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