sentences:  The 5th BW engaged in heavy bombardment B-17 Flying Fortress operations against Germany.During the Cold War, the 5th AD was an intermediate command echelon of Strategic Air Command, absorbed the resources and responsibilities of the USAF Mission to Morocco as part of Sixteenth Air Force in 1957.Inactivated in end of 1957 when the USAF drew down its forces from Morocco at the request of the Moroccan government.