In 1950 the facility was renamed "New Castle Air Force Base" and on 8 September 1950, the 4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing, equipped with the F-86A Sabre was reassigned to New Castle, giving the airfield an air-superiority mission.
In 1950 the facility was renamed "New Castle Air Force Base" and on 8 September 1950-Interceptor Wing. Interceptor Wing was equipped with the F.86A Sabre was reassigned to New Castle.86A Sabre was giving the airfield an air-superiority mission. September 1950 was the 4th Fighter.