 From Willow Grove, the C-97 was used to transport troops and cargo all over the world

During the Vietnam War, the PA Air Guard flew 134 supply missions to Vietnam in 1966-1967, becoming the first reserve air force ever to enter a combat zone without actually being mobilized.In 1972, widespread flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Agnes resulted in 45 deaths and $3 billion in property damage.Nearly 13,000 Army and Air Guard members were called to state active duty to help with relief operations.