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39th Air Division, Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 1964

From March 1, 1952, to January 15, 1968, the 39th Air Division, Misawa Air Base, Japan, provided command and control of all air assets in Northern Japan for the purpose of defending the region. In March 1964, the 39th Air Division command staff stood for a group photograph in front of the unit's headquarters. (U.S. Air Force historical photo/Released)
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Units Assigned to the 39th Air Division

The U.S. Air Force established the 39th Air Division at Misawa Air Base on March 1, 1952, with the mission of providing command and control of all aircraft assigned to the air defense of Northern Japan. The Air Division remained in place until January 15, 1968, and was Japan and the U.S.'s first line of defense against Soviet aggression in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Released)
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39th Air Division Headquarters Staff, Misawa Air Base

From March 1, 1952 to January 15, 1968, the 39th Air Division was responsible for the defense of Northern Japan from Misawa Air Base. In 1964, the command staff participated in a group photograph in front of the 39th Air Division Headquarters. (U.S. Air Force historical photo/Released)
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Capt. Robert L. Faurot

On March 3, 1943, during the Battle of the Bismarck sea, Capt. Robert L. Faurot, an ace of the 39th Fighter Squadron, was killed-in-action. (U.S. Air Force historical photo/Released)
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Lt. Col. Thomas J. Lynch

On March 8, 1944, Lt. Col. Thomas J. Lynch died after his P-38 Lightning was shot down a mile southwest of Aitape, New Guinea over a mangrove swamp. Lynch is the 35th Fighter Wing's all-time top ace with 20 aerial victories and remains missing-in-action. (U.S. Air Force historical photo/Released)
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39th Fighter Squadron, 35th Fighter Group, Battle of Bismarck Sea Mission Report, Page 5

From 2 to 4 March, 1943, the 35th Fighter Group participated in the battle of the Bismarck Sea. The unit historian recorded his observations. (U.S. Air Force historical document/Released)
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39th Fighter Squadron, 35th Fighter Group, Battle of Bismarck Sea Mission Report, Page 4

From 2 to 4 March, 1943, the 35th Fighter Group participated in the battle of the Bismarck Sea. The unit historian recorded his observations. (U.S. Air Force historical document/Released)
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39th Fighter Squadron, 35th Fighter Group, Battle of Bismarck Sea Mission Report, Page 3

From 2 to 4 March, 1943, the 35th Fighter Group participated in the battle of the Bismarck Sea. The unit historian recorded his observations. (U.S. Air Force historical document/Released)
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39th Fighter Squadron, 35th Fighter Group, Battle of Bismarck Sea Mission Report, Page 2

From 2 to 4 March, 1943, the 35th Fighter Group participated in the battle of the Bismarck Sea. The unit historian recorded his observations. (U.S. Air Force historical document/Released)
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39th Fighter Squadron, 35th Fighter Group, Battle of Bismarck Sea Mission Report, Page 1

From 2 to 4 March, 1943, the 35th Fighter Group participated in the battle of the Bismarck Sea. The unit historian recorded his observations. (U.S. Air Force historical document/Released)
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14th Fighter Squadron Morale Patch, OSW 2002-3

On March 21, 2003, the 14th Fighter Squadron was the first U.S. Air Force F-16 squadron to fly combat missions in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The unit had been deployed for Operation Southern Watch when hostilities began in Iraq. The 14th Fighter Squadron's World War II emblem featured Bugs Bunny piloting a P-39 Photo Lightning. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Released)
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Aces of the 35th

Capt Thomas J. Lynch (first row, center) -- the 35th Fighter Wing's all-time, top Ace -- poses with fellow Aces of the 35th Fighter Group during World War II. Lynch scored 20 aerial victories before he was killed-in-action on March 8, 1944 at Aitape Harbor, New Guinea. Lynch remains missing-in-action to this day. (U.S. Air Force historical photo/Released)
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1st Lt Robert W. Shick in World War II

On February 6, 1943, 1st Lt Robert W. Shick scored two aerial victories, contributing to the 40th Fighter Squadron and 35th Fighter Group's record for the highest number of aerial victories scored in a single day. Pictured here, McDonough stands by his P-39 Airacobra. (U.S. Air Force historical photo/Released)
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1st Lt William F. McDonough and aircrew in World War II

On February 6, 1943, 1st Lt William F. McDonough scored two aerial victories, contributing to the 40th Fighter Squadron and 35th Fighter Group's record for the highest number of aerial victories scored in a single day. Pictured here, McDonough stands with his aircrew by his P-39 Airacobra. (U.S. Air Force historical photo/Released)
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2d Lt Edwin A. Schneider in World War II

On February 6, 1943, 2d Lt Edwin A. Schneider scored three aerial victories, contributing to the 40th Fighter Squadron and 35th Fighter Group's record for the highest number of aerial victories scored in a single day. Pictured here, Schneider stands by his P-39 Airacobra. (U.S. Air Force historical photo/Released)
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Aerial victories in the history of the 40th Fighter Squadron

On February 6, 1942, the 35th Fighter Group scored 17 aerial victories. Twelve of the victories were to the credit of the 40th Fighter Squadron, which was recorded in the unit's classified historical report. (U.S. Air Force historical document/Released)
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35th Fighter Group Aerial Victories, World War II

On February 6 and on April 12, 1943, the 35th Fighter Group scored a total of 17 aerial victories. This was the highest number of aerial victories scored in a single day in the history of the 35th Fighter Wing.
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Misawa UFOs, Janaury 1953

In December 1952 and Janaury 1953, U.S. Air Force pilots from Misawa Air Base intercepted unidentified flying objects. The Misawa Wing Spread, the base newspaper, carried a story about the intercepts on January 23, 1953.
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Misawa City Fire, January 11, 1966

Fire destroys a Japanese bar just outside of the Misawa Air Base perimeter on January 11, 1966.
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Misawa City Fire, January 11, 1966

Misawa Airmen respond to a major fire in Misawa City on January 11, 1966.
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