In 1966 a new ramp was constructed on the west side of the airfield to handle airlift operations.
November and December 1948 proved to be the worst months of the airlift operation.
The mission of the 317th was to perform worldwide tactical airlift operations, with emphasis on airborne training.
From 1971 to 1976, the wing took part in several tactical exercises and humanitarian airlift operations.
It airlifted other units overseas for deployments and conducted humanitarian airlift operations.
We're going to run the airlift operation out of Palwaukee.
Several special airlift operations were conducted from Orly Air Base.
It has since taken part in various contingency and humanitarian airlift operations worldwide.
Trained to become proficient and to maintain combat readiness in tactical airlift operations, 1964-1973.
It has provided air transportation for airborne forces and worldwide airlift operations since 1957.