 The squadron was equipped with F-51D Mustangs and was assigned to the California Air National Guard 61st Fighter Wing, although it was operationally under the control of the Nevada Air National Guard at Carson City, Nevada.During its early years with the F-51D, the unit earned prominence as one of the Air Force's most respected aerial gunnery competitors.On 1 March 1951 the 192d was federalized and brought to active-duty due to the Korean War.