 The 38th remained at Neubiberg until 9 May 1953 when it moved to the newly opened Spangdahlem Air Base.The 317th TCW was moved to Neubiberg from Rhein-Main Air Base in 1953 to address an overcrowded condition.Flying C-119 Flying Boxcars, the Wing remained for almost four years before transferring to Evreux-Fauville Air Base France.