1254th Air Transport Wing
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The 1254th Air Transport Wing was a United States Air Force unit, existing between 1948 and 1966. It was last stationed at Andrews AFB, Maryland.
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1254th Air Transport Wing | |
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Active | 1948-1966 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Very Important Person Transport |
Size | Wing (military aviation unit) |
Part of | Military Air Transport Service |
Motto(s) | Latin: Experto Crede (Trust One Who Has Had Experience)[1] |
Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
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1254th Air Transport Wing Emblem (approved 8 September 1955) |
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The 1254th Air Transport Wing was a wing of the Military Air Transport Service (MATS) which was first organized as a squadron in 1948. The mission of the 1254th Air Transport Wing was to manage the MATS Special Air Mission fleet of aircraft for Very Important Persons (VIP)s in the Washington, D.C. area. The wing reported directly to MATS Headquarters after 1952. It was discontinued on 8 January 1966.