Minnesota. Air National Guard. Airlift Wing, 133rd. Airlift Squadron, 109th.

Subject

Staff Only

Subject Source: Local sources

Scope Note: The 109th Airlift Squadron (109 AS) is a unit of the Minnesota Air National Guard 133d Airlift Wing located at Minneapolis–Saint Paul Joint Air Reserve Station, Minnesota. The squadron is equipped with the C-130H Hercules. The 109th AS is the oldest unit in the Minnesota Air National Guard, having over 90 years of service to the state and nation. It is a descendant organization of the World War I 109th Aero Squadron, established on 27 August 1917. It was reformed on 17 January 1921, as the 109th Observation Squadron, being the first of 29 National Guard aviation squadrons to receive federal recognition following World War I.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

109th Observation Squadron Encampment, 1936

Item — Reel VM 2.1.2: Series VM 2

Identifier: VM 2

Abstract

Shows scenes of the 109th Observation Squadron during an encampment at Camp Ripley in 1936. Included are images of the commanding officer, Major Ray S. Miller, arming the planes, target practice, landings and takeoffs, mechanical servicing of the planes, the hanger, radio and operations room, and use of parachutes and cameras.

Dates: 1936

Found in: Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum / Mss 4-PH 2-PS 5-VM 2, Minnesota. Adjutant Generals Office Records / Films

Assorted Papers 1

Record Group — Box Assorted Papers 1

Identifier: Mss 48-001

Scope and Contents Folder titles:"Navy, Wings of Gold" magazineMicrofilm of Minnesota veterans of the Civil War, from Minn Hist SocGuatemala mission thank you from MG Andreotti newspaper adNews clippings in Spanish, 2001. 2006.102.3136th Infantry roster, 42nd Division memorial card, WWI34ID "Pereparing Correspondence Desk Reference, 1 Nov 1991" spiral flip cardsJeep informationBob Hope WWII program and photos...

Dates: 1917 - 2000; Event: Donor unknown unless otherwise noted. No accession number unless otherwise noted.

Found in: Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum / Assorted Papers 1

Assorted small photo collections

Collection

Identifier: Ph 011

Scope and Contents Box 1 topic:US Naval Air Station, MinneapolisBox 2 topics include:STARC HQ CompanySTARC Public Affairs staff257MP ceremony, Cottage GroveCamp Ripley BiathlonMG AndreottiPres George HW Bush, State CapitolMILES taining, Camp RipleyC130 flight simulator, 1977208th Weather133 Airlift Wing open house 1977decontamination training...

Dates: 1917 - 2010; Event: Donors include Minn National Guard Public Affairs Office, US Naval Air Station Mpls, etc. No accession number unless indicated.

Found in: Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum / Assorted small photo collections

Review of 59th Field Artillery Brigade, 1934

Item — Multiple Containers

Identifier: VM 2

Abstract

Shows scenes of Governor Floyd B. Olson and Adjutant General E.A. Walsh reviewing the 59th Field Artillery Brigade at Camp Ripley in 1934. Scenes include the 135th Infantry Regiment, 59th Field Artillery Brigade, and the 92nd Infantry Brigade marching past the officers as they are being reviewed. Also shown are some of the buildings and wildlife at Camp Ripley, a flyover by the 109th Observation Squadron, and a soldier chariot race with soldiers pulling the chariots.

Dates: 1934