The RVNAF 33rd and 53rd Tactical Wings were established flying C-123 Providers, C-47s and C-7 Caribous. As C–119 pilots began training to fly the AC-119 gunships, and men qualified in the C–47 were about to begin their transition to the newer C–123K, the two existing airlift squadrons had to carry out their usual duties while furnishing trainees for the new gunships and transports.
The RVNAF 33rd and 53rd Tactical Wings were formed to operate C-123 Providers, C-47s, and C-7 Caribous. As C–119 pilots began training to fly the AC-119 gunships, and personnel qualified in the C–47 were about to transition to the newer C–123K, the two existing airlift squadrons had to fulfill their usual duties while providing trainees for the new gunships and transports.