Bangor Salutes Dow AFB

A booklet with information the history, facilities, and amenities of Dow Air Force Base prepared as a guide to answer questions for those new to the base and to the area of Bangor, Maine. Circa 1964

Welcome to Dow Air Force Base 1956

In March, 1955 the 4060th Air Refueling Wing officially replaced the 506th Strategic Fighter Wing, which transferred to Tinker AFB, Okla. Dow gives logistical support to the Deblos Bombing Range, Columbia Falls, Maine; the 907th AC & W Squadron, Bucks Harbor, Maine; Portsmouth AFB, Portsmouth, New Hampshire: and Plattsburg AFB, Plattsburg, New York, and the 765th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron at Charleston; Maine. Dow is also the home of the 101st Fighter Interceptor Wing of the Maine Air National Guard.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/dow_books/1005/thumbnail.jp

March 13, 1959

Among the stories/features: -- The 71st Air Refueling Squadron announces the upgrading of another crew to combat-ready status (annoucement includes a photograph of Joseph A. Colleran, Warren K. Stewart, Jr., John D. Preiss, James E. Simonds, and Joseph J. Assenza) -- Wing Commander, Colonel George W.R. Zethern and Major William William S. Knowles, Flying Safety Officer, are shown examining the Flying Safety trophy won by Dow for December 1958 -- An advertisement for Hinkley\u27s Pharmarcy at 103 Center Street in Brewer shows us the smiling faces of nine staff members (M. Virgina Moro, Leslie M. Ohmart, Jr., Donald V. Pushor, John E. Burrill, Stewart Whittemore, Muriel Zoll, Gerry Clewley, Janice Garrity, and Barry Twitchell)https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/tankertimes/1000/thumbnail.jp

Welcome to Dow Air Force Base 1954

Provides an overview of Dow Air Force Base for members of the 506th Strategic Fighter Wing. Includes a roster of key personnel on the base. The 506th Strategic Fighter Wing was activated at Daw Air Force Base on 25 January 1953. The 4009th Air Base Squadron which had been responsible for the operation of Dow Air Force Base prior to the activation of the 506th Strategic Fighter Wing, was redesignated and implemented as the 506th Air Base Group, and 506th Medical Group. Also assigned, for administrative purposes, was the 33rd Crash Boat Rescue Flight at Southwest Harbor, Maine. The Wing was assigned F-84G type aircraft and placed in a training status. The pilots assigned were mostly recent graduates together with some combat Korean returnees. An intensive training program was initiated to raise the combat potential of all concerned. Beginning 19 July 1953, the 506th Strategic Fighter Wing left for a three-month TDY tour in Japan. Upon arrival in FEAF, the primary mission of the Wing was the Air Defense of Northern Japan; however, combat crew training of all crews in the Wing continued. On 7 November 1953, after 90 days TDY, the Wing was relieved by the 31st Strategic Fighter Wing of Turner Air Force Base, Georgia, to return to Dow Air Force Base. On the 15th of January 1954, the Wing became the first operational unit in the Air Force to receive the new F-84F Silverstreak Jets. These new Republic Aircraft replaced the F-84G, Thunderjet, and Dow was termed as the Proving Ground for this new aircraft.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/dow_books/1007/thumbnail.jp

Welcome to Dow Air Force Base 1957

A guidebook for new airmen at Dow Air Force Base. Details activities and sites on base as well as in the Bangor area.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/dow_books/1004/thumbnail.jp

A Guide to Dow AFB

Welcome to Dow Air Force Base. In its role as a Strategic Air Command heavy bomber base, Dow is one of the most vital and historic installations in the United States Air Force. Dow is located in the suburbs of Bangor, Maine and as such, is one of the eastern-most bases in the Continental United States. Because of the fact that a permanent change of station is most often a strange and confusing experience, probably the most important questions you have now are those concerning facilities that are available at Dow, the local community, the people with whom you will work and the machinery at your disposal to help minimize settling in problems. We hope the information contained in this guide will answer most of your questions and that you will find Dow and the city of Bangor a friendly community and that you will enjoy your tour here.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/books_pubs/1183/thumbnail.jp

Guide to Dow Air Force Base and the Vacationland

It is a pleasure to welcome you to Dow Air Force Base and the State of Maine. You will find the base a beautiful installation and the community a friendly place in which to live and work. We are a part of the Strategic Air Command whose strength and deterrent posture is known throughout the world. Our success depends upon you; we can remain alert and strong only through your dedicated and energetic efforts. we know you will be proud to be a part of the Dow community and we invite you to join in the cordial relationship between the base and the cities of Bangor and Brewer. This guide will acquaint you with the facilities and services at Dow and in the State of Maine. Again, welcome on behalf of all the personnel presently enjoying their stay at Dow. Colonel George W.R. Zethren, Commander USAFhttps://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/books_pubs/1270/thumbnail.jp

Welcome to Dow Air Force Base 1955

The 4060th Air Refueling Wing, Medium was organized at Dow Air Force Base on 8 March 1955, thus becoming one of the first Air Refueling Wings in the history of the United States Air Force. The wing is assigned the 506th Air Refueling Squadron, equipped with KB-29 type aircraft and is combat ready; the 7lst Air Refueling Squadron, which is being equipped with KC-97G type aircraft the first of which arrived at Dow Air Force Base on 9 April 1955; the 4060th Armament and Electronic Maintenance Squadron; the 4060th Periodic Maintenance Squadron and the 4060th Field Maintenance Squadrono The 4060th Air Base Group was organized at Dow Air Force Base on 8 March 1955 and assigned to the 4060th Air Refueling Wing. Personnel assigned to the 506th Air Base Group, which was inactivated 8 March 1955, were used in manning the Group. The 4033rd USAF Hospital and the 33rd Crash Boat Rescue Flight at Southwest Harbor, Maine, were assigned the 4060th Air Refueling Wing on 8 March 1955.https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/dow_books/1006/thumbnail.jp

Minot Air Force Base Newspaper Clippings Collection, 1946-1961

This collection consists of newspaper clipping about Minot and the Minot Air Force Base that range from 1946 to 1961

Welcome to Dow Air Force Base 1952

A Message from Your Commanding Officer: I welcorie you to Dow Air Force Base and sincerely hope that your tour with us will be a pleasant one. My desire is to make your duty and off duty time as pleasant as possible. I urge each member of the military service regardless of rank to take advantage of the opportunities described in this booklet . The airman who takes advantage of the environmental surroundings of Maine will find himself well rewarded. As your commander I urge you to participate wholeheartedly in the base activities as it is a direct means for raising your efficiency, morale, and the development of better airmen and future citizens. William B. David, Colonel USAF Commandinghttps://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/dow_books/1003/thumbnail.jp