455th Tactical Fighter Wing
(4th Tactical Fighter Wing)
The 455th Tactical Fighter Wing is located at Chiayi Air Base and is comprised of some 76 F-16A/B aircraft, three fighter squadrons, and a training squadron.
The 455th is also referred to in some publications, most notably Jane's Sentinel as the 4th Tactical Fighter Wing.
On August 18, 1999 an F-16 aircraft from the 455th Tactical Fighter Wing crashed on runway injuring one member of the crew. The cause of the accident are unknown.
In December 2001 the 455th Tactical Fighter Wing was "commissioned" as a F-16 A/B fighter wing at Chiayi Air Base. This was the first of two units to be transitioned to the F-16 after having flown the F-5E and F-104. The ceremony attended by President Chen Shui-bian and top military officials.
