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History and development of the 2nd Tactical Fighter Wing

Air Force 2nd Tactical Fighter Wing

The 2nd Tactical Fighter Wing was initially named the 2nd Air Wing when it was established by the Hsinchu Air Force Base Command on January 8, 1953. It was composed of the 8th Light Bomber Group and the 20th Airlift Group and included P-4Y patrol bombers, B-24 Liberator bombers, and C-46 transport aircraft.

Air Force 2nd Tactical Fighter Wing

1953-1958

On April 16, 1953, the B-25 bomber-equipped 4th Squadron was transferred to the 8th Air Group. Later that year, on July 1, the 11th Tactical Bomber Group of the 3rd Air Wing, equipped with P-47 Thunderbolt fighters, was transferred to the 2nd Air Wing. From August 1, 1955, to August 30, 1956, the 2nd Air Wing was refitted with F-86 Sabre fighters and tasked with combat readiness operations. On September 24, 1958, F-86 Sabre fighters of the 2nd Air Wing achieved the first air-to-air kill using AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles over Wenzhou Bay. During the skirmish, nine MiG-17 fighters were destroyed and three were damaged.

1957-2001

On October 1, 1957, the 8th Light Bomber Group was reorganized into the 8th Mixed Wing and was later disbanded on August 1 of the following year.

On June 16, 1960, the 2nd Air Wing was reorganized as the 2nd Tactical Fighter Wing, and the 11th Tactical Bomber Group was reorganized as the 11th Tactical Fighter Wing. Both air wings continued to operate the F-86D all-weather interceptor, the F-100 Super Sabre fighter, and the F-104 Starfighter interceptor.

In May 1997, the 2nd Tactical Air Wing received its first Mirage 2000 fighters, with an official ceremony held on June 2 of that year. On December 1, 1997, the 41st Squadron was completely refitted with the Mirage 2000 fighter. On November 26, 1998, a ceremony was held for the reception of the 60th Mirage 2000 fighter as well as an inspection of the newly-formed 42nd Squadron. On May 10, 2001, the Mirage 2000-equipped units were officially established.

In supporting the “streamlining” for organizational adjustment, the 11th Group was dissolved on November 11 2004 with the formation of the 41st and the 42nd Tactical Squadron, and the 48th Maintenance and Training Company.

2004

In response to organizational changes under the ROC Armed Forces streamlining program, the 11th Air Group was disbanded on November 11, 2004, and the 41st and 42nd Tactical Fighter Squadrons and the 48th Transition Training Squadron were established.

The Taoyuan Command was dissolved on June 2005, and was replaced by the Taoyuan AFB Logistics Company on July 1 under the command of this wing. All the military personnel carried on the glorious heritage of the Air Force and unveiled a new page of the history of ROCAF.

2005 to present

On July 1, 2005, the Taoyuan Command was reorganized into the Taoyuan Air Force Base Service Company and transferred under the command of the 2nd Tactical Fighter Wing. However, due to the changes made under the ROC Armed Forces streamlining program on January 1, 2007, the Taoyuan Air Force Base Service Company was later transferred to the Naval Aviation Command. Regardless, all units continue to honor their glorious heritage.


Update:2026-04-15