 In the fall of 1950 it was upgraded to F-84Ds, and in August 1951 it transitioned into F-89B Scorpions.In July 1952 the squadron moved to Paine Field, Washington, and received F-86D Sabres.In August 1955 the 83d FIS designation was transferred back to Hamilton AFB to another F-86D squadron, and the organization at Paine Field was reassigned.