History and development of the 2nd Tactical Fighter Wing

1953-1958

The 4^th Squadron, equipped with the B-25 bomber, was assigned to the command of the 8^th Group on April 16, 1953. On July 1 of the same year, the 11^th Tactical Bomber Group, equipped with the F-47 Thunderbolt, was assigned to the command of this wing. The armament was started to replace with the F-86F Sabre jet fighters from August 1, 1955 with procurement completed on August 30, 1956. This wing performed combat duties and has shot down 9 and damaged 3 MIG-17 in the air space of Wenzhou Bay on September 24, 1958. The AIM-9 air-to-air missile was used for the first time in this air battle that stunned the whole world.

1957-2001

The 8^th light bomber group was reorganized as the 8^th Composite Wing on October 1, 1957, but was ordered to dissolve on August 1, 1958.

This wing was reorganized into the 2^nd Tactical Fighter Wing on June 16, 1960. The 11th Tactical Bomber Group was reorganized as the 11^th Tactical Fighter Group and continued using the F-86D all-weather interceptor, the F-100 Super Sabre, the F-104 Star Fighter.

The first Dassault Mirage Fighter was received in May 1997. The 41^st Squadron was formed in December 1997 for the inspection for acceptance of this fighter. In November 1998, the 60^th Dassault Mirage was accepted with the formation ceremony of the 42^nd Squadron. By May 10, 2001, the Dassault Mirage was officially procured by the ROCAR.