498th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron
The 498th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Its last assignment was with Air Defense Command stationed at Hamilton Air Force Base, California. It was inactivated on 30 September 1968.
| 498th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron | |
|---|---|
Aircraft, pilots and support crews of the 498th FIS line up in their final formation before moving to McChord AFB in 1963 | |
| Active | 1942–1968 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Nickname(s) | Geiger Tigers (1955–1963) Megas Gatas [sic] Latin Big Cats |
| Insignia | |
| Patch with 498th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron emblem (approved 7 March 1956) | |
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