However the three squadrons of the wing ( 24th , 39th , 40th ) were soon re-equipped with SAC 's new heavy bomber , Convair B - 36D Peacemaker .
The unit was redesignated the 6th Bombardment Wing ( Heavy ) .
However the three squadrons of the wing ( 24th , 39th , 40th ) were soon re-equipped with SAC 's new heavy bomber , Convair B - 36D Peacemaker and the unit was redesignated the 6th Bombardment Wing ( Heavy ) .