 Again assigned to the 118th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing at Berry Field, The unit was equipped with the RF-51 Mustang from 1953 - 1954, the Lockheed RF-80C Shooting Star from 1954 - 1956, and the Republic RF-84F Thunderflash from 1956 to early 1961.In April 1961 the Wing converted to an airlift mission gained by the Military Air Transport Service.It was equipped with the C-97G Stratofreighter.