 | This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. (January 2013) |
| 512th Airlift Wing | |
|---|---|
 C-17 Globemaster III of the 436th and 512th Airlift Wings | |
| Active | 1949–1951; 1952–1971; 1973–present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
| Role | Airlift |
| Part of | Air Force Reserve Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Dover Air Force Base |
| Nickname(s) | Liberty Wing |
| Motto(s) | Masters of the Globe (1967)[1] |
| Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
| Insignia | |
| 512th Airlift Wing emblem (Approved 21 December 1993)[2] |  |
| 512th Military Airlift Wing emblem (Approved 23 July 1973)[1] |  |
| 512th Troop Carrier Wing emblem (Approved 21 January 1957)[1][3] |  |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Transport | C-5M Galaxy C-17 Globemaster III |
The 512th Airlift Wing, an associate Air Force Reserve Command unit is located at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The wing helps maintain, repair and fly the same aircraft as its active-duty counterparts. Members of the 512th work side-by-side with members of the 436th Airlift Wing in fulfilling the mission, maintaining and flying the Lockheed C-5M Galaxy and Boeing C-17 Globemaster III working together to form the "Dover Team".
As one of only two reserve associate units flying the Galaxy, the 512 AW has a unique role in the Air Force. The first C-5 all-reserve aircrew flew out of Dover in November 1973.
- ^ a b c Ravenstein, pp. 278–279
- ^ Haulmann, Daniel L. (2 January 2008). "Factsheet 512 Airlift Wing (AFRC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Archived from the original on 13 March 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
- ^ Maurer, Combat Units, pp. 20–21