Indian-made variation of the 14th AF patch courtesy of Mr. Don Pearce

Later (and official) WWII-era 14th AF patches had the tiger leaping towards the right.
This change was made as the AAF didn't want the tiger to appear to be in retreat
when the patch was worn on the right-hand shoulder.

14th Air Force Organizational Chart (high-level)

14th Air Force Organizational Chart (detailed)

By order of Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett, effective Dec. 20, Fourteenth Air Force was officially redesignated as Space Operations Command.

Air Force military and civilian personnel previously assigned to the Fourteenth Air Force are now assigned to SPOC by virtue of the redesignation action.

The SPOC directly supports the U.S. Space Force’s mission to protect the interests of the United States in space; deter aggression in, from and to space; and conduct space operations.

On Dec. 20, President Donald Trump signed the fiscal year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, officially establishing the USSF as the sixth branch of the U.S. armed forces.

In accordance with a redesignation memorandum for record signed by Barrett, Maj. Gen. John E. Shaw, former Fourteenth Air Force commander, was redesignated as commander of Space Operations Command; in addition to Shaw’s role as U.S. Space Command’s Combined Force Space Component commander.

The SPOC provides space capabilities such as space domain awareness, space electronic warfare, satellite communications, missile warning, nuclear detonation detection, environmental monitoring, military intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance, navigation warfare, command and control, and positioning, navigation and timing, on behalf of the USSF for USSPACECOM and other combatant commands.

"It is an honor and privilege to lead the U.S. Space Force’s Space Operations Command. Every day, all around the planet, people count on us to make a difference – to provide a space-enabled combat edge to the warfighters that keep our country, our allies, and our partners safe," Shaw said. "We will not let them down."

Additional details about SPOC will be available in early 2020 – highlighting Space Operations Command’s critical roles and responsibilities in support of national security objectives.

Monument located in Memorial Park
National Museum of the United States Air Force

Monument located in Memorial Park
National Museum of the United States Air Force

Plaque located at Air Force Academy Cemetery

Plaque located at Air Force Academy Cemetery

Plaque located at Air Force Academy Cemetery

1st Pursuit Squadron / 74th Fighter Squadron Aircraft were numbered 11-50. Beginning in 1945, aircraft were numbered 1-40. Plaque located at Air Force Academy Cemetery Source: Combat Squadrons of the Air Force - World War II; AFHRC, Maurer Maurer, editor:  (Adobe Acrobat files) Air Force Historical Studies Office or Air Force Historical Research Agency      Part I      Part II Air Force Historical Research Agency (AFHRA) (74th Fighter Squadron) Lineage:  Constituted 74th Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor) on 17 Dec 1941. Redesignated 74th Fighter Squadron on 15 May 1942. Activated on 4 Jul 1942. Redesignated 74th Fighter Squadron, Single Engine, on 28 Feb 1944. Inactivated on 5 Jan 1946. Activated on 10 Oct 1946. Inactivated on 24 Sep 1949. Redesignated 74th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron on 19 Dec 1950. Activated on 12 Jan 1951. Inactivated on 25 Jun 1958. Redesignated 74th Tactical Fighter Squadron on 18 May 1972. Activated on 1 Jul 1972. Redesignated 74th Fighter Squadron on 1 Nov 1991. Inactivated on 15 Feb 1992. Activated on 15 Jun 1993. Assignments:  23d Fighter Group, 4 Jul 1942–5 Jan 1946. 23d Fighter Group, 10 Oct 1946–24 Sep 1949 (attached to 20th [later, 46th] Fighter Wing, Dec 1947–16 Aug 1948). 23d Fighter-Interceptor Group, 12 Jan 1951; 4711th Defense Wing, 6 Feb 1952; 528th Air Defense Group, 16 Feb 1953; 64th Air Division, 21 Aug 1954; 4734th Air Defense Group, 1 Apr 1957; 64th Air Division, 1 May–25 Jun 1958. 23d Tactical Fighter (later, 23d Fighter) Wing, 1 Jul 1972–15 Feb 1992 (attached to 354th Tactical Fighter Wing, 2 Jul–28 Dec 1973 and to Tactical Fighter Wing, 23, Provisional, 20 Dec 1990–20 Apr 1991). 23d Operations Group, 15 Jun 1993–. Stations:  Kunming, China, 4 Jul 1942; Yunnani, China, 12 Mar 1943; Kweilin, China, 19 May 1943 (detachment operated from Liuchow, China, 16 Feb–30 Apr 1944); Luliang, China, 12 Sep 1944 (detachment operated from Tushan, China, Mar–Aug 1945); Liuchow, China, c. Aug 1945; Hangchow, China, c. 15 Oct–4 Dec 1945; Ft Lewis, Wash, 3–5 Jan 1946. Northwest Field (later, Northwest Guam AFB), Guam, 10 Oct 1946–3 Apr 1949; Howard AFB, CZ, 25 Apr–24 Sep 1949. Presque Isle AFB, ME, 12 Jan 1951–19 Aug 1954; Thule AB, Greenland, 20 Aug 1954–25 Jun 1958. England AFB, LA, 1 Jul 1972–15 Feb 1992 (deployed at Korat RTAFB, Thailand, 2 Jul–28 Dec 1973 and to King Fahd Aprt, Saudi Arabia, 29 Aug 1990–20 Apr 1991). Pope AFB, NC, 15 Jun 1993–11 Jan 2008. Moody AFB 11 Jan 08 per MO-04, Hq ACC, 25 Jul 2007; AFOSCR-ACC, 31 Jan 2008. Commanders:  Maj Frank Schiel Jr., 4 Jul 1942; Maj Albert J. Baulmer, Dec 1942; Maj John D. Lombard, c. Mar 1943; Lt Col Norval C. Bonawitz, 7 Jul 1943; Maj Arthur W. Cruickshank, 15 May 1944; Maj John C. Herbst, 1944; Maj Philip G. Chapman, Feb 1945; Maj Floyd Finberg, Mar 1945; Maj Bruce Downs, Jun 1945; Maj Julius C. Lowell, Sep 1945-unkn. Maj John C. Haygood, 10 Oct 1946; Maj Joseph H. Griffin, 8 Nov 1947; Lt Col Charles E. Parsons, 1 Jan 1948; Capt Gardner E. Cole, 7 Dec 1948; Capt Adolph J. Bregar, c. Apr-24 Sep 1949. Capt John P. Wilson, 12 Jan 1951; Lt Col William B. Hawkins Jr., 13 Jan 1951; Maj Dudley M. Watson, c. May 1952; Capt Charles B. Morfit, 23 Jun 1952; Lt Col Richard L. Crutcher Jr., 23 Jul 1952; Lt Col Fred J. Wolfe, 19 Aug 1955; Lt Col Walter A. Smith Jr., 19 May 1956; Maj James A. Kyle, 1957-25 Jun 1958. Lt Col Clarence P. Bell, 1 Jul 1972; Lt Col Larry K. Barton, 23 Jul 1974; Lt Col Roy H. Boone, 16 Jun 1976; Lt Col Robert I. Bond, 17 May 1978; Lt Col Fred C. Boli, 26 Sep 1979; Lt Col John M. Roberson, 24 Nov 1979; Lt Col Robert A. Heston, 30 Nov 1981; Lt Col Richard C. Lemon, 18 Nov 1983; Lt Col Bobby D. Buffkin, 15 Nov 1985; Lt Col Robert O. Williams, 5 Oct 1987; Lt Col Phillip S. Williams, 17 Oct 1989-unkn. Lt Col Dana T. Atkins, 15 Jun 1993; Lt Col Michael V. Ely, 1 Jul 1994; Lt Col Timothy B. Vigil, 10 Jul 1996; Lt Col John F. Bingaman, 3 Jul 1997; Lt Col Charles L. Schneider, 7 Apr 1999; Lt Col Arden B. Dahl, 26 Mar 2001; Lt Col Charles C. Floyd, 12 Jul 2002; Lt Col Jeffrey L. Cowan, 26 Apr 2004; Lt Col Russell Myers, 1 Oct 2006-. Aircraft:  P-40, 1942-1944; P-51, 1944-1945. P-47, 1946-1949; RF-80, 1949. F-86, 1951-1952; F-89, 1952; F-94, 1952-1953; F-89, 1953-1958. A-7, 1972-1981; A-10, 1980-1992. F-16, 1993-1996; A/OA-10, 1996-. Operations:  Combat in China-Burma-India (CBI) Theater, 16 Jul 1942-10 Aug 1945. Air defense, 1946-1949 and 1951-1958. Combat in Southeast Asia, 8 Jul-15 Aug 1973. Combat in Southwest Asia, Jan-Feb 1991. Rotated personnel and equipment to Southwest Asia in support of various operations, 1994-2003. Trained and maintained combat-ready aircraft and personnel, 2006-. Service Streamers:  None. Campaign Streamers:  World War II: India-Burma; China Defensive; Western Pacific; China Offensive. Southwest Asia: Defense of Saudi Arabia; Liberation and Defense of Kuwait. Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamers:  None. Decorations:  Distinguished Unit Citation: Hunan Province, China, 17-25 Jun 1944. Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards: 1 Jul 1980-30 Jun 1981; 1 Jul 1981-30 Jun 1983; 1 Apr 1989-31 Mar 1991; 31 May 1995-31 Mar 1997; 1 Jun 1997-31 May 1999; 24 Mar-10 Jun 1999; 1 Jun 2000-31 May 2002; 1 Jun 2002-31 May 2003. Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, 2 Jul-21 Dec 1972. Emblem (WWII):  Over a shield blue, with a border gray, a bolt of lightning yellow, superimposed over the center of the shield, with the point extending over the upper and lower edges of the shield, thereover a representation of the "Flying Tiger" in natural colors, with wings white, extending upperward to the corners of the shield; the tiger represented as "closing in for the kill." (Approved 24 Sep 1952.) Emblem (Current):  On a Blue disc edged with a narrow Yellow border, a White sun with twelve pointed rays fimbriated Yellow from which emerges within a Red burst, the head and forepaws of an Orange Bengal tiger with paws outstretched, detailed Black, White eye, ear, teeth and claws, Red tongue and pupil, wearing a top hat of Blue, White and Red with White five pointed stars. MOTTO: FLYING TIGERS. Approved on 4 May 1979 (KE 68594); replaced emblem approved on 24 Sep 1952 (K 6607). Lineage, Assignments, Components, Stations, and Honors through 10 Dec 2007. Commanders, Aircraft, and Operations through 30 Nov 2007. Other Sites of Interest:  23d Flying Tiger Association Photos from 2007 Gathering of Mustangs and Legends Rickenbacker International Airport Columbus, Ohio 29 September 2007 Photos courtesy of Mr. Steve Bricker 2nd Pursuit Squadron / 75th Fighter Squadron (Handmade from burlap bag) Aircraft were numbered 150-199. Beginning in 1945, aircraft were numbered 40-80. From spring until fall of 1943, the 75th FS used squadron insignia on the tail. After that they used their squadron color on the propeller spinner. Plaque located at Air Force Academy Cemetery Source: Combat Squadrons of the Air Force - World War II; AFHRC, Maurer Maurer, editor:  (Adobe Acrobat files) Air Force Historical Studies Office or Air Force Historical Research Agency      Part I      Part II Air Force Historical Research Agency (AFHRA) (75th Fighter Squadron) Lineage:  Constituted as 75 Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor) on 17 Dec 1941. Redesignated as 75 Fighter Squadron on 15 May 1942. Activated on 4 Jul 1942. Redesignated as 75 Fighter Squadron, Single Engine, on 28 Feb 1944. Inactivated on 5 Jan 1946. Activated on 10 Oct 1946. Redesignated as 75 Fighter Squadron, Jet, on 3 May 1949. Inactivated on 24 Sep 1949. Redesignated as 75 Fighter-Interceptor Squadron on 19 Dec 1950. Activated on 12 Jan 1951. Discontinued, and inactivated, on 30 Jun 1968. Activated on 30 Sep 1968. Inactivated on 30 Nov 1969. Redesignated as 75 Tactical Fighter Squadron on 18 May 1972. Activated on 1 Jul 1972. Redesignated as 75 Fighter Squadron on 1 Nov 1991. Inactivated on 2 Dec 1991. Activated on 1 Apr 1992. Assignments:  23 Fighter Group, 4 Jul 1942-5 Jan 1946. 23 Fighter Group, 10 Oct 1946-24 Sep 1949. 23 Fighter-Interceptor Group, 12 Jan 1951; 4711 Defense Wing, 6 Feb 1952; 4709 Defense Wing, 14 Oct 1952; 519 Air Defense Group, 16 Feb 1953; 23 Fighter Group, 18 Aug 1955; Bangor Air Defense Sector, 1 Jul 1959; 36 Air Division, 1 Apr 1966-30 Jun 1968. 34 Air Division, 30 Sep 1968-30 Nov 1969. 23 Tactical Fighter (later, 23 Fighter) Wing, 1 Jul 1972-2 Dec 1991. 23 Fighter Wing, 1 Apr 1992; 23 Operations Group, 1 Jun 1992; 23 Fighter Group (former 23 Wing), 1 Apr 1997; 23 Fighter Group (former 23 Operations Group), 1 Oct 2006-. Stations:  Hengyang, China, 4 Jul 1942; Chanyi, China, 17 Aug 1942; Yunani, China, 20 Jan 1943; Lingling, China, 31 Mar 1943; Kunming, China, 26 Apr 1943; Kweilin, China, 11 Oct 1943; Hengyang, China, c. Nov 1943; Lingling, China, 10 Jun 1944; Kweilin, China, 25 Jun 1944; Luliang, China, 12 Sep 1944; Luichow, China, Aug 1945; Hangchow, China, 10 Oct-10 Dec 1945; Ft Lewis, WA, 3-5 Jan 1946. Northwest Field (later, Northwest Guam AFB), Guam, 10 Oct 1946-3 Apr 1949; Howard AFB, CZ, 25 Apr-24 Sep 1949. Presque Isle AFB, ME, 12 Jan 1951; Suffolk County AFB, NY, 16 Oct 1952; Presque Isle AFB, ME, 18 Aug 1955; Dow AFB, ME, 25 Jun 1959-30 Jun 1968. Wurtsmith AFB, MI, 30 Sep 1968-30 Nov 1969. England AFB, LA, 1 Jul 1972-2 Dec 1991. Pope AFB, NC, 1 Apr 1992; Moody AFB, GA, 30 Jul 2007-. Commanders:  Maj David L. Hill, Jul 1942; Lt Col John R. Alison, 1 Dec 1942; Maj Edmund R. Goss, c. Mar 1943; Lt Col E. W. Richardson, c. Oct 1943; Lt Col Philip C. Loofbourrow, c. Mar 1944; Maj Donald L. Quigley, Jul 1944; Maj A. T. House, Aug 1944; Lt Col Clyde B. Slocumb Jr., Oct 1944; Capt John R. Alarie, Dec 1945-c. Jan 1946. Capt Robert D. Cox, 10 Oct 1946; Maj Kenneth C. Jacobs, 1 Feb 1947; Maj Harold C. Gibson, Jan 1948; Maj George B. Hamilton, Oct 1948; Maj Richard R. Coursey Jr., May 1949; Lt Col George J. LaBreche, Jun-Sep 1949. Lt Col Francis J. Vetort, 12 Jan 1951; Maj Edward C. Fletcher, 13 Mar 1952; Lt Col August E. Weil, 1954; Maj George C. McCleary, c. 1955; Lt Col John A. Simmons Jr., 1956; Maj Luverne S. Johnson, c. 1957; Maj James S. Simon, 1959; Lt Col Harold I. Hill, 10 Jul 1959; Lt Col William C. Davis, 20 Aug 1962; Col Morris B. Pitts, 1 Jul 1964; Lt Col Donald F. Chaplain, 23 Jun 1966; Lt Col Robert E. Prince, 1 Nov 1967-30 Jun 1968. Lt Col Monroe E. Blaylock, by Jan-30 Nov 1969. Lt Col Robert D. Reichart, 1 Jul 1972; Lt Col George R. Kennebeck, 16 Mar 1974; Lt Col Hugh D. Ebert, 16 Jun 1975; Lt Col Lawrence G. Hoppe, 9 May 1977; Lt Col William K. Hayes, 31 May 1979; Lt Col Ronald E. Smith, 20 Mar 1981; Lt Col Albert M. Barnes, 1 Sep 1981; Lt Col Robert G. Coleman II, 1 Sep 1983; Lt Col Roger R. Radcliffe, 4 Sep 1985; Lt Col Marvin G. Bass, 24 Oct 1986; Lt Col John D. Smith, 12 Sep 1988; Lt Col Larry A. Reseter, 1 Jun 1990-unkn. Lt Col Phillip Brown, 3 Apr 1992; Lt Col William Dixon, 28 Jan 1994; Lt Col Leonard M. Ritchey, 26 May 1995; Lt Col Marc W. Frith, 11 Mar 1996; Lt Col Wayne C. Pepin, 24 Jun 1997; Lt Col John Allison, 27 May 1999; Lt Col Paul T. Johnson, 16 Jan 2001; Lt Col Raymond Strasburger, 8 Jun 2003; Lt Col Richard Turner, 2 Apr 2004; Lt Col Timothy Rice, 10 Jun 2005; Lt Col Samuel Milan, 1 Jul 2007; Lt Col Derek M. Oaks, 10 Apr 2009; Lt Col David C. Trucksa, 6 May 2011; Lt Col David E. Rayman, May 2013-. Aircraft:  P-40, 1942-1944; P-51, 1944-1945. P-47, 1946-1949; RF-80, 1949. F-86, 1951-1955; F-89, 1955-1959; F-101, 1958-1968. F-101, 1968-1969. A-7, 1972-1981; A-10, 1980-1991. A-10, 1992-. Operations:  Combat in China-Burma-India (CBI) Theater, 6 Jul 1942-14 Aug 1945. Air Defense, 1946-1949, 1951-1968, and 1968-1969. Combat in Southeast Asia, 1968-1969; Jul-Aug 1973. Combat in Southwest Asia, Jan-Feb 1991. Rotated personnel and aircraft in support of combat search and rescue (CSAR), close air support (CAS), and forward air control (FAC) missions in Southwest Asia, 1995-2011. Trained and maintained combat-ready personnel and aircraft, 2006-. Service Streamers:  None. Campaign Streamers:  World War II: India-Burma; China Defensive; Western Pacific; China Offensive. Southwest Asia: Southwest Asia Ceasefire. Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamers:  None. Decorations:  Distinguished Unit Citation: Hunan Province, China, 17-25 Jun 1944. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device: 1 Dec 1999-31 Mar 2000. Meritorious Unit Awards: 1 Jun 2008-31 May 2010; 1 Jun 2010-31 May 2012. Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards: 1 Jul 1980-30 Jun 1981; 1 Jul 1981-30 Jun 1983; 1 Apr 1989-31 Mar 1991; 31 May 1995-31 Mar 1997; 1 Jun 1997-31 May 1999; 1 Jun 2000-31 May 2002; 1 Jun 2002-31 May 2003;1 Jun 2006-31 May 2007; 1 Jun 2006-31 May 2008. Emblem:  On a Black disc with an inner White border a tiger shark (White with Blue and Black markings and Red eye) swimming to dexter and firing Yellow tipped White rockets from its lateral fins. Approved on 27 Feb 1953 (K 7070). Current emblem approved on 9 Aug 2007. Lineage, Assignments, Stations, and Honors through May 2014. Commanders through May 2013; Aircraft, and Operations through Oct 2011. Other Sites of Interest:  23d Flying Tiger Association 3d Pursuit Squadron / 76th Fighter Squadron "This is what we are wearing pending official unit stand-up and patch approval by the AF and Army Heraldry stuff. We are currently operating under the aegis of 442 FW, Det 1 here at Moody. The 442 FW is our parent wing at Whiteman AFB, MO. The long-term plan is for the 476th FG to stand-up at Moody with the 76th FS as one of its units. The group will operate as a Reserve Associate unit to the 23rd FG A-10s." LaRue "Lurch" Russell, Captain, USAFR 76th Fighter Squadron, Chief of Training (received 12/14/08) (per AFHRA, Oct 2009) Aircraft were numbered 100-149. Beginning in 1945, aircraft were numbered 100-140. In 1943 the shark mouth was dropped by the 76th FS on their P-51s. The 76th FS painted a black silhouette of an indian on the tails of their P-51s after their unit call sign, Pontiac. (Photo courtesy of Mr. David DuBois & Mr. David Bell) Plaque located at Air Force Academy Cemetery Source: Combat Squadrons of the Air Force - World War II; AFHRC, Maurer Maurer, editor:  (Adobe Acrobat files) Air Force Historical Studies Office or Air Force Historical Research Agency      Part I      Part II Air Force Historical Research Agency (AFHRA) (76th Fighter Squadron) Lineage:  Constituted as 76 Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor) on 17 Dec 1941. Redesignated 76 Fighter Squadron on 15 May 1942. Activated on 4 Jul 1942. Inactivated on 5 Jan 1946. Activated on 10 Oct 1946. Inactivated on 24 Sep 1949. Redesignated 76 Fighter-Interceptor Squadron on 20 Jun 1955. Activated on 18 Aug 1955. Discontinued, and inactivated, on 1 Jul 1963. Redesignated 76 Tactical Fighter Squadron on 18 May 1972. Activated on 1 Oct 1972. Redesignated 76 Fighter Squadron on 1 Nov 1991. Inactivated on 29 May 1992. Redesignated 76 Space Operations Squadron on 21 Nov 1995. Activated on 1 Dec 1995. Inactivated on 21 Jan 2001. Redesignated 76 Space Control Squadron, and activated, on 22 Jan 2001. Inactivated on 22 Jan 2008. Redesignated 76 Fighter Squadron on 6 Jan 2009. Activated on 1 Feb 2009. Assignments:  23 Fighter Group, 4 Jul 1942-5 Jan 1946. 23 Fighter Group, 10 Oct 1946-24 Sep 1949. 23 Fighter Group, 18 Aug 1955; 35 Air Division, 9 Nov 1957; 32 Air Division, 15 Nov 1958; Boston Air Defense Sector, 1 Feb 1961-1 Jul 1963. 23 Tactical Fighter (later, 23 Fighter) Wing, 1 Oct 1972-29 May 1992. Fourteenth Air Force, 1 Dec 1995; 614 Space Operations Group, 28 Aug 1998; 21 Operations Group, 31 Mar 2000-21 Jan 2001. 21 Operations Group, 22 Jan 2001-22 Jan 2008. 476 Fighter Group, 1 Feb 2009-. Stations:  Kunming, China, 4 Jul 1941; Kweilin, China, 25 Jul 1942; Kunming, China, 18 Aug 1942; Lingling, China, 13 May 1943; Hengyang, China, 11 Aug 1943 (detachment operated from Suichwan, China, 3 Oct-7 Dec 1943); Kweilin, China, 21 Nov 1943; Suichwan, China, 26 Dec 1943; Lingling, China, 1 Jun 1944; Liuchow, China, Jul 1944; Luliang, China, c. 12 Sep 1944; Liuchow, China, 24 Aug 1945; Hangchow, China, 15 Oct-4 Dec 1945; Fort Lewis, WA, 3-5 Jan 1946. Northwest Field, Guam, 10 Oct 1946-3 Apr 1949; Howard AFB, CZ, 25 Apr-24 Sep 1949. Presque Isle AFB, ME, 18 Aug 1955; Pinecastle (later, McCoy) AFB, FL, 8 Nov 1957; Westover AFB, MA, 1 Feb 1961-1 Jul 1963. England AFB, LA, 1 Oct 1972-29 May 1992 (deployed aircraft and personnel to Saudi Arabia, Aug 1990-Apr 1991). Falcon (later, Schriever) AFB, CO, 1 Dec 1995; Peterson AFB, CO, 1 Dec 1999-21 Jan 2001. Peterson AFB, CO, 22 Jan 2001-22 Jan 2008. Moody AFB, GA, 1 Feb 2009-. Commanders:  Maj Edward F. Rector, 4 Jul 1942; Lt Col Bruce K. Holloway, 5 Dec 1942; Maj Grant Mahony, 2 Jan 1943; Capt William Miller, c. 9 Jun 1943; Maj Robert Costello, c. Jul 1943; Capt James M. Williams, c. Oct 1943; Maj John S. Stewart, c. Jan 1944; Lt Col Charles E. Griffith, c. May 1944; Lt Col L. V. Teeter, c. Dec 1944; Lt Col David T. Whiddon, c. Jun 1945; Maj Eugene McGuire, Oct 1945-c. Dec 1945. Maj Victor N. Curtis, 10 Oct 1946; Maj Robert M. Levy, 5 Oct 1948-1949. Lt Col Walter R. Hardee Jr., c. 1956; Maj Morris F. Wilson, 1957; Lt Col Donald V. Miller, 11 Sep 1959; Maj William B. Howell, 1 Feb 1961; Lt Col Frederick D. Ellis, 1961; Maj William B. Howell, 29 Dec 1961; Col James A. Hearn, 15 Feb 1962; Maj Robert W. Thompson, 6 May 1963; Capt Frederick W. Knops Jr., 28 May-1 Jul 1963. Lt Col John B. Cutler, 1 Oct 1972; Lt Col James E. Kelm, 10 May 1974; Lt Col Arthur L. Chase, 5 Aug 1975; Lt Col James W. Prescott Jr., 27 Jul 1977; Lt Col James L. Jamerson, 31 May 1979; Lt Col Joseph J. Redden, 5 Jan 1981; Lt Col Roger E. Carleton, 1 Jul 1982; Lt Col Robert H. Hoh, 29 Jun 1984; Lt Col Ronald T. Cooper, 15 Jul 1985; Lt Col Charles W. Pitts, 17 Jul 1987; Lt Col Victor E. Renuart Jr., 2 Jun 1989-29 May 1992. Lt Col Thomas Meade, 1 Dec 1995; Lt Col Dallas K. Stephens, Jul 1996; Lt Col Craig Brazeau, 6 Sep 1997; Lt Col Mary L. Staley, 20 Oct 1997; Lt Col David Ziegler, 6 Jul 1999; Lt Col Samuel J. McCraw, 22 May 2001; Lt Col Todd W. Gossett, 5 Jun 2003; Lt Col Jim E. Jennings, 29 Jun 2005; Lt Col Jennifer L. Moore, 8 May 2007-22 Jan 2008. Aircraft:  P-40, 1942-1944; P-51, 1944-1945. P-47, 1946-1949; RF-80, 1949. F-89, 1955-1960; F-102, 1960-1963. A-7, 1972-1981; A-10, 1981-1992. None, 1995-2001. None, 2001-2008. Operations:  Combat in the China-Burma-India (CBI) Theater, 18 Jul 1942-11 Aug 1945, earning a Distinguished Unit Citation for missions in China in June 1944. Air defense intercept operations in Guam, 1946-1949, in Panama, 1949, and at various bases in the eastern United States, 1955-1963. Trained in and conducted close air support operations, 1972-1992. Portion of squadron deployed to Saudi Arabia in 1990 and took part in operations against Iraq in early 1991. Beginning in Dec 1995, assisted other units to integrate space product applications into current operations procedures. Deployed personnel to air units worldwide to enhance their links to space assets. Provided counterspace capabilities to warfighters worldwide, 2001-2008. Service Streamers:  None. Campaign Streamers:  World War II: India-Burma; China Defensive; Western Pacific; China Offensive; Air Combat, Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Southwest Asia: Defense of Saudi Arabia; Liberation and Defense of Kuwait. Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamers:  None. Decorations:  Distinguished Unit Citation: China, 17-25 Jun 1944. Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards: 1 Jul 1980-30 Jun 1981; 1 Jul 1981-30 Jun 1983; 1 Apr 1989-31 Mar 1991; 1 Sep 1996-31 Aug 1998; 1 Sep 1998-31 Aug 1999; 1 Sept 1998-[30 Mar 2000]; [31 Mar 2000]-31 Aug 2001. Emblem:  Newest rendition approved on 1 Aug 2000; originally approved on 24 Jul 1944. Lineage, Assignments, Stations, and Honors through 10 Feb 2009. Commanders, Aircraft, and Operations through 22 Jan 2008. Transfer Ceremony Reunites Flying Tigers Heritage by Corey Dahl 21st Space Wing Public Affairs 9/21/2007 - PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFPN) -- Two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs carried a piece of Flying Tigers heritage away from Peterson Sept. 21 as part of an effort by Air Force officials to reunite three pieces of a historic World War II legacy. During the transfer ceremony, 76th Space Control Squadron officials here gave the squadron's piece of the historic Flying Tigers heritage, which has been held since 1995, to the new 76th Fighter Squadron, a Reserve associate unit based at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 76th FS will now join the 74th and 75th Fighter Squadrons, which also share the Flying Tigers heritage, under the 23rd Wing, the same arrangement the original Flying Tigers shared in the 1940s. Col. Steve Arthur, commander of the 442nd Fighter Wing at Whiteman AFB, Mo., which is supplying the reservists for the new squadron, said the new unit is excited to be adopting such a historic piece of Air Force history. The Flying Tigers heritage dates back to 1941, when a group of American volunteer pilots banded together under secret presidential sanction to defend China against the Japanese. The unit eventually became renowned for its combat successes, often while flying in adverse conditions, as well as its distinctive Curtiss P-40 planes, which had shark-like faces painted on the front. The unit was later split into the 74th, 75th and 76th Fighter Squadrons and fought the remainder of the war as part of the 23rd Fighter Group. Over the years, the units drifted apart, were deactivated and reactivated in numerous forms, and the heritage all three carried was separated. The 76th FS began preparing for stand up earlier this year, though, and Air Force officials decided to reunite the heritage under the same wing once again. The timing was appropriate, said Col. Jay Raymond, commander of the 21st Space Wing, as the transfer occurred the same week the Air Force was celebrating its 60th birthday. "This year, as we commemorate 60 years of air and space excellence, we're celebrating our past and looking toward our future," he said at the ceremony. "Today's ceremony is all about that Heritage to Horizons." The 76th SPCS operates a counter communications system which provides a critical counterspace capability never before available to warfighters around the world. "The Flying Tigers were an innovative group, and it is clear that the 76th SPCS, the Air Force's only counterspace unit, carried on that spirit of innovation," Colonel Raymond said. "Over the past 12 years, the men and women of the 76th SPCS have taken great care of this lineage and have proudly carried the mantle of the Flying Tigers." For the 76th, the future means building a new legacy under their new name -- the 76th SPCS Lobos. Unit members said they're sorry to see the Flying Tigers heritage go, but they're looking forward to beginning their own storied lineage. "We're just going from being a small part of a large history to being a big part of our own," said Capt. Cory Garcher, a member of the 76th Space Control Squadron. Other Sites of Interest: 23d Flying Tiger Association 76th Fighter Squadron Association 76th Space Control Squadron 16th Fighter Squadron Aircraft were numbered 11-40. After October 1943 aircraft were numbered 350-400. Plaque located at Air Force Academy Cemetery (See 10th AF Units) 23d Fighter Control Squadron Source: Army Air Force Units In The India-Burma Theater on 1 May 1944 (See May 1944 AAF Station List) Mr. Bernie Shearon Lineage:  Activated 4 Jul 42, inactivated Oct 45. Disbanded 8 Oct 48. Reconstituted 1 Mar 92 and consolidated with the 1723d Special Tactics Sq as the 23d Special Tactics Sq, 31 Mar 92. Assignments:  23d Fighter Gp -May 44, 14th Air Force -Aug 45, 10th Air Force. Stations: 23d Fighter Control Squadron (627 NY) - Kunming, China Det (627 NY) – Changsha, China Det (627 NY) – Chanyi, China Det (627 NY) – Chengtu, China Det (627 NY) – Chihkiang, China Det (627 NY) – Chungking, China Det (627 NY) – Hengyang, China Det (627 NY) – Iliang, China Det (627 NY) – Kanchow, China Det (627 NY) – Kukong, China Det (627 NY) – Kunyang, China Det (430 NY) – Kweilin, China Det (627 NY) – Lingling, China Det (627 NY) – Luichow, China Det (627 NY) – Mengtze, China Det (627 NY) – Namyang, China Det (627 NY) – Nanning, China Det (627 NY) – Peishiyi, China Det (627 NY) – Poashan, China Det (627 NY) – Suichwan, China Det (627 NY) – Szomao, China Source:  Fact Sheets - 23rd Special Tactics Squadron 23d STSQ, Blue Team 23d STSQ, Gold Team 23d STSQ, Red Team 23d STSQ, Red Team 23d STSQ, Viking Team 23RD SPECIAL TACTICS SQUADRON Mission:  The unit trains, equips and employs combat control, pararescue, and support personnel in response to Presidential/Secretary of Defense taskings. The primary task is to integrate, synchronize, and/or control the elements of air and space power in the objective area. The unit performs austere airfield control, terminal attack control, personnel rescue and recovery, assault zone assessment, battlefield trauma care, direct action, and special reconnaissance. Lineage:  Constituted 23rd Fighter Control Squadron (Special) on 10 Jan 1943. Activated on 6 Feb 1943. Redesignated 23rd Fighter Control Squadron on 16 Sep 1943. Inactivated on 29 Oct 1945. Disbanded on 8 Oct 1948. Reconsituted, and consolidated (1 Mar 1992) with 1723rd Combat Control Squadron. Redesignated 1723rd Special tactics Squadron on 1 Apr 1990; 23rd Special Tactics Squadron on 31 Mar 1992. Emblem Significance:  Blue and yellow are the Air Force colors. Blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations. Yellow refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel. The globe stands for the worldwide commitment of Special Tactics Combat Controllers and Pararescuemen. The two shades of blue signify night and day deployment capability. The parachute and the dagger denote infiltration and commando operations respectively. The arrows represent triple threat capabilities--land, sea, or air. The lightning bolt indicates quick action medical and communications capabilities. The lamp of knowledge reflects the civic action role of the unit, i.e. the unit functions as teachers and medical providers as well as warriors. Source:  Globalsecurity.org (23d Special Tactics Squadron) Combat controllers of the 23d Special Tactics Squadron were deployed to Tuzla, Bosnia, in early 1996 where they were working in all three of the sectors controlled by British, French and Americans forces in Bosnia. While there, they were tasked with keeping commanders of the three special operations command control elements in radio contact with the special forces liaison coordination elements in the field. They also provided the six non-NATO countries with services such as assault zone surveys, communications and air traffic control. Combat controllers from the 23d STS also deployed to Somalia during relief efforts there. During Operation United Shield in Mogadishu, and for a period of 72 hours, they oversaw more than 150 aircraft sorties from the airport. Personnel from the 23d STS were involved in the recovery of downed 2 US Air Force pilots during Operation Allied Force. The two pilots involved were flying an F-16 and an F-117 aircraft. Personnel from the 23d STS took part in the 2000 edition of the Canadian Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) from September 15-20, along with personnel from the 24th STS, based at Pope AFB, NC, and the 210th RQS, based at Kulis ANGB, AK. This was the first time in 15 years that Americans units had participated in the annual Canadian exercise. The 23d Special Tactics Squadron comprises pararescuemen, combat controllers and various support specialties into one cohesive team. This unit provides a force multiplier capability for unconventional warfare in the worldwide arena. The mission of the 23d STS is to: Deploy specially organized, trained, and equipped forces to survey and assess assault zones. Establish and control landing and drop zones in the most austere and inhospitable regions of the world. Set up and operate forward area refueling and rearming points. Establish and manage casualty collection, triage and evacuation sites. Participate in Air Force Special Operations Command foreign internal defense efforts. Provide special operations terminal attack control capability in hostile environments. 118th Tactical Reconnaisanace Squadron  (See CBI Unit Histories) Aircraft were numbered 550-600 starting in June 1944. Beginning in 1945, aircraft were numbered 150-199. Courtesy of Mr. Nick King Artwork by Mr. Gaetan Marie (http://www.mustang.gaetanmarie.com) Artwork by Mr. Gaetan Marie (http://www.mustang.gaetanmarie.com) Plaque located at Air Force Academy Cemetery Source: Combat Squadrons of the Air Force - World War II; AFHRC, Maurer Maurer, editor:  (Adobe Acrobat files) Air Force Historical Studies Office or Air Force Historical Research Agency      Part I      Part II 103rd Fighter Wing & 118th Fighter Squadron History Mr. Bernie Shearon Lineage:  Organized as 118th Aero Squadron on 31 Aug 1917. Redesignated 639th Aero Squadron on 1 Feb 1918. Demobilized on 6 Jun 1919. Reconstituted and consolidated (1936) with 118th Observation Squadron which, having been alloted to NG, was activated on 1 Nov 1923. Ordered to active service on 24 Feb 1941. Redesignated: 118th Observation Squadron (Light) on 13 Jan 1942; 118th Observation Squadron on 4 Jul 1942; 118th Reconnaissance Squadron (Fighter) on 2 Apr 1943; 118th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron on 11 Aug 1943. Inactivated on 7 Nov 1945. Redesignated 118th Fighter Squadron, Single Engine and allotted to the Air National Guard 24 May 46, activated 1 Jul 46, federally recognized 7 Aug 46, redesignated 118th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron 1 Mar 51, inactivated 1 Nov 52. Redesignated 118th Fighter-Bomber Squadron and activated 1 Jan 53, redesignated 118th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron 1 Jul 55, 118th Tactical Fighter Squadron 1 Nov 58, 118th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron Aug 61, 118th Tactical Fighter Squadron 12 Jun 71, 118th Fighter Squadron 31 Mar 92. Redesignated 118th Airlift Squadron 1 Apr 08. Assignments:  Unkn, 31 Aug 1917-Jun 1918; Second Corps Aeronautical School, Jun 1918-c. Mar 1919; unkn, c. Mar-6 Jun 1919. Connecticut NG (divisional aviation, 43d Division), 1 Nov 1923; IV Army Corps, 24 Feb 1941; 66th Observation (later Reconnaissance; Tactical Reconnaissance) Group, 1 Sep 1941; III Reconnaissance Command, Oct 1943; AAF, India-Burma Sector, Jan 1944 (attached to Tenth Air Force, 14 Feb-c. 12 Jun 1944); Fourteenth Air Force, c. 12 Jun 1944 (attached to 23d Fighter Group, c. 16 Jun 1944-c. 15 Aug 1945); Tenth Air Force, 1 Aug 1945; Fourteenth Air Force, 25 Aug-7 Nov 1945. 103d Fighter Group/ Fighter-Interceptor Group 1946-6 Feb 52, 4709th Defense Wing -1952. 103d Fighter-Bomber Group (later Fighter-Interceptor Group, Fighter Group, Tactical Fighter Group, Fighter Group, Tactical Fighter Group, Fighter Group, Operations Group) 1953-. Stations:  Kelly Field, Tex, 31 Aug 1917; Garden City, NY, 3-13 Jan 1918; St Maixent, France, 29 Jan 1918; Our-ches, France, 3 Mar 1918; Amanty, France (detachment at Ourches), c. 24 Mar 1918; Chatillon-sur-Seine, France, 8 Jun 1918-1919; Mitchel Field, NY, c. 22 May-6 Jun 1919. Hartford, Conn, 1 Nov 1923; Jacksonville, Fla, 16 Mar 1941; Charleston, SC, 22 Jan 1942; Tullahoma, Tenn, 8 Sep 1942; Morris Field, NC, 9 Nov 1942; Camp Campbell, Ky, 2 Apr 1943; Statesboro AAFld, Ga, 23 Jun 1943; Aiken AAFld, SC, 29 Aug 1943; Key Field, Miss, 25 Oct-i8 Dec 1943; Gushkara, India, 16 Feb 1944 (detachments operated from Chakulia and Kharagpur, India, Mar-Jun 1944); Chengkung, China, Jun 1944 (air echelon at Kewilin, China, 16 Jun-14 Sep 1944, Liuchow, China, 14 Sep-7 Nov 1944, and Suichwan, China, 12 Nov 1944-22 Jan 1945; operated primarily from Laohwangping, China, after 14 Apr 1945); Laohwangping, China, Jun 1945; Liuchow, China, c. 25 Aug-26 Sep 1945; Camp Kilmer, NJ, 5-7 Nov 1945. Bradley Fld, CT 1946-Jun 51, Suffolk County AFB, NY -1952. Bradley Fld, CT 1952-. Aircraft:  In addition to JN type, TW-3, PT-1, BT-1, O-2, and 0-17, briefly included DH-4, SE-5, and M-1 during period 1924-1932; 0-38, 1931-c. 1937; in addition to 0-46, 1936-1943, 0-47, c. 1939-c. 1942, and P-39, c. 1942-1943, included O-49, O-57, O-58, and apparently O-59 during period 1941-1942 and B-25, DB-7, L-5, and apparently P-40 during period 1942-1943; in addition to P-40 and P-51, 1944-1945, included L-5, 1944-1945 and F-6, 1945; L-19, 1947-1950; L-19, 1947-1950; T-6, 1947-1950; B-26, 1947-1950; C-47, 1947-1950; P-47, 1947-1952; F-51, 1952-1954; F-84D, 1954-1956; F-94B, 1956-1958; F-86, 1958-1959; F-100A, 1959-1965; F-102, 1965-1971; F-100D, 1971-1979; A-10, 1979-2007; C-21A, 2007-. Operations:  Constructed facilities, repaired aircraft and equipment, and served as transportation and supply unit in Zone of Advance, 1918-1919. Emergency operations while under state control included surveillance flights in Connecticut during labor troubles in 1934. Antisubmarine patrols, 26 Jan-c. Aug 1942; air defense patrols in India in area to rear of combat zone, 28 Mar-4 Jun 1944; combat in CBI as fighter unit, 18 Jun 1944-21 Jan 1945, 16 Apr-11 Aug 1945. Service Streamers:  Theater of Operations. Campaigns:  Antisubmarine, American Theater; India-Burma; China Defensive; China Offensive. Decorations:  Distinguished Unit Citation: Hunan Province, China, [18]-25 Jun 1944. Emblem:  On a yellow disc with a black border, a representation of a Connecticut colonial secretary running with the colony's charter in his left hand proper (hat, coat and breeches blue; hair, vest, tie, shoes and stockings black; face, hands, shirt collar, shoe buckles and charter white) all encircled with a black annulet broken at the top with white spots, similar to the international code letters "F.E.A.", in base a white and black fleur-de-lis. (Approved 13 Aug 1953.) Source:  Mr. Robert Boulier (from 118th TRS history) History relates that in 1662 a royal charter was issued that among other things resulted in the union of the Hartford and New Haven colonies, a forward step in the formation of modern Connecticut. However, in 1687 Sir Edmund Andros, British administrator of the New England colonies, visited Hartford and attempted to execute "quo warranto" proceedings against the royal charter. Tradition explains that in the course of a discussion at night over surrender of the charter, the candles were extinguished and the charter itself (which had been brought to the meeting) was removed from the table and spirited away where it was hidden in a large oak tree, afterwards known as the "Charter Oak". Consequently, the charter was never revoked. Thus history and tradition were combined to produce the emblem of the 118th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron. This emblem was officially recognized in 1924 and approved under U.S. Air Force standards in 1953. The emblem represents a "colonial secretary" running with the Charter of 1662 to hide it in an oak tree. At the top of the emblem are the letters "F.E.A" represented in Morse code which in Latin stands for "Faithful and Alert", the squadron motto. Source:  Philippe's Aviation Pages The 118th Aero Squadron was organized at Kelly Field, TX, on August 31, 1917. This Air Service unit moved to France in January 1918 and was redesignated 639th Aero Squadron the following month. Was demobilized at Mitchell Field, NY on June 6, 1919. In 1936, its lineage and honors were consolidated with those of the 118th OS, which had been allotted to the Rhode Island NG but was activated as a Connecticut NG unit in November 1923. During World War II, the 118th TRS flew fighter and recce combat missions in the CBI theater of operations from February 1944 until the Japanese surrender. Was inactivated at Camp Kilmer, NJ, on November 7, 1945 and the unit was redesignated 118th FS. Was allotted back to the Connecticut NG on May 24, 1946. On August 7, 1946, the 118th FS (SE) extended federal recognition at Bradley Field, Windsor Locks and was equipped with P-47Ns. Was redesignated 118th FIS in September 1950 and was called to active duty as part of the Korean War call-up and transferred to Suffolk County AFB, NY, to provide air defense for New England and New York. The unit returned to state control in December 1952 to be reorganized as the 118th FBS with F-51Hs. In January 1953, it converted to F-84Ds followed by another conversion to the F-94Bs in 1956 when it was redesignated 118th FIS. In the Fall of 1957, the 118th became a Tactical Fighter Squadron and was equipped with F-86Hs. During the Summer of 1960, it converted to F-100As and was once again redesignated 118th FIS. In January 1966, it converted to F/TF-102As. In the Summer of 1971, the 118th TFS became TAC-gained and received F-100D/Fs. The CT ANG flew the "Huns" until the Summer of 1979 when it converted to A-10As. On March 15, 1992, the unit designation changed to 118th Fighter Squadron, 103d Fighter Group. Joined Air Combat Command in June 1992 as part of the Air Force restructuring program. Was redesignated the 118th Fighter Squadron and 103d Fighter Wing on October 1, 1995. During the same year, the 103d deployed in support of Operation Deny Flight and Precision Endeavour over Bosnia. In August 1996, the 103d FW deployed to Aviano AB, Italy to fly close air support (CAS) missions in Bosnia.

Other Sites of Interest: 118th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron 5th AAF Special Weapons Detachment Stations:  Dudhkundi by 1 Aug 1945

373d Bombardment Squadron Source: Combat Squadrons of the Air Force - World War II; AFHRC, Maurer Maurer, editor:  (Adobe Acrobat files) Air Force Historical Studies Office or Air Force Historical Research Agency      Part I      Part II Mr. Bernie Shearon Lineage:  Constituted 373d Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) on 28 Jan 1942. Activated on 15 Apr 1942. Inactivated on 7 Jan 1946. Redesignated 373d Reconnaissance Squadron (Very Long Range, Weather) on 16 Sept 1947. Activated on 15 Oct 1947. Inactivated on 21 Feb 1951. Redesignated 373d Bombardment Squadron (Medium) on 4 Oct 1951. Activated on 10 Oct 1951. Discontinued, and inactivated, on 25 Jun 1961. Redesignated 373d Strategic Missile Squadron, and activated, on 29 Nov 1961. Organized on 1 Apr 1962. Inactivated 18 Aug 87. Assignments:  308th Bombardment Group, 15 Apr 1942; 494th Bombardment Group, 21 Jul 1945; 11th Bombardment Group, 11 Oct 1945-7 Jan 1946. 8th Weather (later 2108th Air Weather) Group, 15 Oct 1947-21 Feb 1951. 308th Bombardment Group, 10 Oct 1951 (attached to 21st Air Division, 10 Oct 1951-17 Apr 199); 308th Bombardment Wing, 16 Jun 1952-25 Jun 1961. Strategic Air Command, 29 Nov 1961; 308th Strategic Missile Wing, 1 Apr 1962-. Stations:  Gowen Field, Idaho, 15 Apr 1942; Davis-Monthan Field, Ariz, 20 Jun 1942; Alamogordo, NM, 23 Jul 1942; Davis-Monthan Field, Ariz, 28 Aug 1942; Wendover Field, Utah, 1 Oct 1942; Pueblo AAB, Colo, 30 Nov 1942-2 Jan 1943; Yangkai, China, 20 Mar 1943; Luliang, China, 14 Sep 1944; Yontan, Okinawa, 21 Jul-ig Dec 1945; Vancouver, Wash, 4-7 Jan 1946. Kindley Field, Bermuda, 15 Oct 1947-21 Feb 1951. Forbes AFB, Kan, 10 Oct 1951; Hunter AFB, Ga, 17 Apr 1952; Plattsburgh AFB, NY, 15 Jul 1959-25 Jun 1961. Little Rock AFB, Ark, 1 Apr 1962-. Aircraft and Missiles:  B-18, 1942; B-24, 1942-1945. TB-17, 1947-1948; B/RB/WB-29, 1947-1951. B-29, 1951-1953; B-47, 1954-1959. Titan, 1963-. Operations:  Combat in CBI and Western Pacific, 4 May 1943-3 Jun 1945 and 21 Jul-14 Aug 1945. Not manned, 15 Jul 1959-25 Jun 1961. Service Streamers:  None. Campaigns:  India-Burma; Air Offensive, Japan; China Defensive; New Guinea; Western Pacific; China Offensive; Air Combat, Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Decorations:  Distinguished Unit Citation: East and South China Seas, Straits of Formosa, and Gulf of Tonkin, 24 May 1944-28 Apr 1945. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award: 1 Nov 1956-1 Apr 1957. Emblem:  A brown bear, front view, wearing brown flight boots lined in yellow and a green parachute harness with white buckles and carrying a black bomb in his right paw, a blue aerial bomb in his left, and cartridge-belt over his right shoulder; all on a white disc. (Approved 19 May 1953.) Ex-CBI Roundup, July 1953 Issue Other Sites of Interest:  308th Bomb Group 374th Bombardment Squadron B-24M (Courtesy of Mr. Nick King) Source: Combat Squadrons of the Air Force - World War II; AFHRC, Maurer Maurer, editor:  (Adobe Acrobat files) Air Force Historical Studies Office or Air Force Historical Research Agency      Part I      Part II Mr. Bernie Shearon Lineage:  Constituted 374th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) on 28 Jan 1942. Activated on 15 Apr 1942. Inactivated on 6 Jan 1946. Redesignated 374th Reconnaissance Squadron (Very Long Range, Weather) on 16 Sep 1947. Activated on 15 Oct 1947. Inactivated on 21 Feb 1951. Redesignated 374th Bombardment Squadron (Medium) on 4 Oct 1951. Activated on 10 Oct 1951. Discontinued, and inactivated, on 25 Jun 1961. Redesignated 374th Strategic Missile Squadron, and activated, on 24 Jan 1962. Organized on 1 Sep 1962. Inactivated 15 Aug 86. Assignments:  308th Bombardment Group, 15 Apr 1942-6 Jan 1946. 308th Reconnaissance Group, 15 Oct 1947; Air Weather Service, 19 Dec 1950-21 Feb 1951. 308th Bombardment Group, 10 Oct 1951 (attached to 21st Air Division, 10 Oct 1951-17 Apr 1952); 308th Bombardment Wing, 16 Jun 1952-25 Jun 1961. Strategic Air Command, 24 Jan 1962; 308th Strategic Missile Wing, 1 Sep 1962-. Stations:  Gowen Field, Idaho, 15 Apr 1942; Davis-Monthan Field, Ariz, 18 Jun 1942; Alamogordo, NM, 24 Ju1 1942; Davis-Monthan Field, Ariz, 28 Aug 1942; Wendover Field, Utah, 1 Oct 1942; Pueblo AAB, Colo, 30 Nov 1942-2 Jan 1943; Chengkung, China, 20 Mar 1943; Kwanghan, China, 18 Feb 1945; Rupsi, India, 27 Jun-14 Oct 1945; Camp Kilmer, NJ, 5-6 Jan 1946. Fairfield- Suisun AAFld, Calif, 15 Oct 1947 (one flight operated from Lincolnshire, England, 22 Nov 1948-6 Jul 1949); McClellan AFB, Calif, 28 Oct 1949-21 Feb 1951 (one flight operated from Dhahran Airfield, Saudi Arabia, 8 May-4 Dec 1950, and another from Eielson AFB, Alaska, 3 Jul-28 Sep 1950). Forbes AFB, Kan, 10 Oct 1951; Hunter AFB Ga, 17 Apr. 199; Plattsburg AFB, NY, 15 Jul 1959-25 June 1961. Little Rock AFB, Ark, 24 Jan 1962-. Aircraft:  B-18, 1942; B-24, 1942-1945- B/RB/WB-29, 1947-1951; C-47, 1947-1951. B-29, 1951-1953; B-47, 1953-1959. Operations:  Combat in CBI and Western Pacific, 4 May 1943-11 May 1945. Not manned, 15 Jul 1959-25 Jun 1961. Training for operations with Titan missiles, 1 Sep 1962-. Service Steamers:  None. Campaigns:  India-Burma; China Defensive; New Guinea; Western Pacific; China Offensive; Air Combat, Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Decorations:  Distinguished Unit Citations: China, 21 Aug 1943; East and South China Seas, Straits of Formosa, and Gulf of Tonkin, 24 May 1944-28 Apr 1945. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award: 1 Nov 1956-1 Apr 1957. Emblem:  On an irregular diamond shield red a phantom "bat-man'' head, body and legs yellow, wings, hands headgear black, grasping in each foot a bomb black. (Approved 23 Jul 1952.) Saluting our Veterans - Arizona Hero Arthur J. Benko: (web version) (Adobe Acrobat version) Other Sites of Interest:  308th Bomb Group 375th Bombardment Squadron Source: Combat Squadrons of the Air Force - World War II; AFHRC, Maurer Maurer, editor:  (Adobe Acrobat files) Air Force Historical Studies Office or Air Force Historical Research Agency      Part I      Part II Lineage:  Constituted 375th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) on 28 Jan 1942. Activated on 15 Apr 1942. Inactivated on 6 Jan 1946. Redesignated 375th Reconnaissance Squadron (Very Long Range, Weather) on 16 Sep 1947. Activated on 15 Oct 1947. Inactivated on 21 Feb 1951. Redesignated 375th Bombardment Squadron (Medium) on 4 Oct 1951. Activated on 10 Oct 1951. Discontinued, and inactivated, on 25 Jun 1961. Assignments:  308th Bombardment Group, 15 Apr 1942-6 Jan 1946. 7th Weather Group 15 Oct 47-3 Jun 48, 7th Weather Group (later 2107th Air Weather Group) Jun 48-21 Feb 51. 308th Bombardment Group, 10 Oct 1951 (attached to 21st Air Division, 10 Oct 1951-17 Apr 1952); 308th Bombardment Wing, 16 Jun 1952-25 Jun 1961. Stations:  Gowen Field, Idaho, 15 Apr 1942; Davis-Monthan Field, Ariz, 18 Jun 1942; Alamogordo, NM, 24 Jul 1942; Davis-Monthan Field, Ariz, 28 Aug 1942; Wendover Field, Utah, 1 Oct 1942; Pueblo AAB, Colo, 1 Dec 1942-2 Jan 1943; Chengkung, China, 20 Mar 1943; Hsinching, China, 18 Feb 1945; Rupsi, India, 27 Jun-14 Oct 1945; Camp Kilmer, NJ, 5-6 Jan 1946. Ladd Field, Alaska, 15 Oct 1947 (one flight operated from Fairfield-Suisun AAFld, Calif, and later from Shemya AFB, Alaska, 15 Oct 1947-15 May 1949); Eielson AFB, Alaska, 6 Mar 1949-21 Feb 1951. Forbes AFB, Kan, 10 Oct 1951; Hunter AFB, Ga, 17 Apr 1952; Plattsburgh AFB, NY, 15 Jul 1959-25 Jun 1961. Aircraft:  B-18, 1942; B-24, 1942-1945. B/RB/WB-29, 1947-1951; C-47, 1947-1951. B-29, 1951-1952; B-47, 1953-1959. Operations:  Combat in CBI and Western Pacific, 4 May 1943-19 Apr 1945. Not manned, 15 Jul 1959-25 Jun 1961. Service Streamers:  None. Campaigns:  India-Burma; China Defensive; New Guinea; Western Pacific; China Offensive; Air Combat, Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Decorations:  Distinguished Unit Citations: China, 21 Aug 1943; East and South China Seas, Straits of Formosa, and Gulf of Tonkin, 24 May 1944-[19] Apr 1945. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award: 1 Nov 1956-1 Apr 1957. Emblem:  Over and through a white disc, border black, a skeleton in black cloak, wearing black aviator's helmet and white goggles, ear phones and chin strap trimmed black, holding in the right hand a yellow aerial bomb point down, and in the left hand a scythe white trimmed black; inner folds of sleeve magenta. (Approved 11 Jan 1943.) Other Sites of Interest:  308th Bomb Group 425th Bombardment Squadron Source: Combat Squadrons of the Air Force - World War II; AFHRC, Maurer Maurer, editor:  (Adobe Acrobat files) Air Force Historical Studies Office or Air Force Historical Research Agency      Part I      Part II Lineage:  Constituted 36th Reconnaissance Squadron (Heavy) on 28 Jan 1942. Activated on 15 Apr 1942. Redesignated 425th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) on 22 Apr 1942. Inactivated on 6 Jan 1946. Redesignated 425th Bombardment Squadron (Medium) on 11 Aug 1958. Activated on 1 Oct 1958. Discontinued, and inactivated, on 25 Jun 1961. Assignments:  308th Bombardment Group, 15 Apr 1942-6 Jan 1946. 308th Bombardment Wing, 1 Oct 1958-25 Jun 1961. Stations:  Gowen Field, Idaho, 15 Apr 1942; Davis-Monthan Field, Ariz, 18 Jun 1942; Alamogordo, NM, 24 Jul 1942; Davis-Monthan Field, Ariz, 28 Aug 1942; Wendover Field, Utah, 1 Oct 1942; Pueblo AAB, Colo, 30 Nov 1942-2 Jan 1943; Kunming, China, 20 Mar 1943; Kwanghan, China, 18 Feb 1945; Rupsi, India, 27 Jun-iq Oct 1945; Camp Kilmer, NJ, 5-6 Jan 1946, Hunter AFB, Ga, 1 Oct 1958; Plattsburgh AFB, NY, 15 Jul 1959-25 Jun 1961. Aircraft:  B-18, 1942; B-24, 1942-1945. B-47, 1958-1959. Operations:  Combat in CBI and Western Pacific, 4 May 1943-3 Jun 1945. Not manned, 15 Ju1 1959-25 Jun 1961. Service Streamers:  None. Campaigns:  India-Burma; China Defensive; New Guinea; Western Pacific; China Offensive; Air Combat, Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Decorations:  Distinguished Unit Citation: East and South China Seas, Straits of Formosa, and Gulf of Tonkin, 24 May 1944-28 Apr 1945. Emblem:  On a tan disc, bordure blue, a green dragon, wings, tail barb, tongue, nose, and facial trimmings red, horns black, entwined about a large yellow aerial bomb; eleven white stars arranged four, two, and five about outer circumference of tan disc. (Approved 25 Aug 1943.) Other Sites of Interest:  308th Bomb Group

3d Air Cargo Resupply Detachment Source:  Military Shoulder Patches of the U.S. (Mr. Ray Fincham) The 35th Aerial Port Squadron was activated on 23 December 1944 as the 3d Air Cargo Resupply Detachment assigned to the U. S. Forces, India - Burma Theater in Ledo, Assam India attached to the 14th Army Air Force under General Clair Chennault (of the Flying Tigers fame). The 3d Air Cargo Resupply Detachment evolved to the 903d APRS then to the 514th Aerial Port Flight and eventually to the 35th Aerial Port Squadron. The 35th Aerial Port Squadron has provided support to the U. S. Air Forces Europe in England, Germany, Spain, Italy, Greece, Turky, the Azores and also in Central America and the Near East area. On 16 December 1990, one hundred thirty - eight members of the 35th Aerial Port Squadron were ordered to active service for Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. 19th Liaison Squadron (See 10th AF Units) 27th Troop Carrier Squadron (See Transport Units)

16th Fighter Squadron (See 10th AF Units) 25th Fighter Squadron -- Courtesy of Mr. Nick King (See 10th AF Units) 26th Fighter Squadron In subsequent years after operations in the CBI theater, the 26th Fighter Squadron was reactivated at Naha, Okinawa and the 2nd logo above (depicting the "Lancers") was the new squadron insignia. In the mid-fifties, the 26th was transferred to Clark Field and an old previous design by Walt Disney depicting a Tiger atop a Mustang was resurrected and was deemed the new squadron logo in keeping with its heritage in the CBI.  -- 26th Fighter Squadron (CBI) (See 10th AF Units) 36th Fighter Control Squadron Source:  Mr. Bernie Shearon Lineage:  May have been 36th Interceptor Control Sq in 1942 at Losey Field, Puerto Rico. Active between Aug 44 and 1945, disbanded 8 Oct 48. Assignments:  I Fighter Command -Jan 45, 10th Air Force. Stations:  Bradley Field, CT until Jan 45, Chabua and in China. Source:  Mr. Charles Ridge, Jr. I served in the 14th Army Air Force as a member of the 36th Fighter Control Squadron. We were assigned to the 51st Fighter Group based in China, to provide communications to P-51's at airstrips north of Kunming. 51st Fighter Control Squadron  (See CBI Unit Histories) Source:  Mr. Bernie Shearon Lineage:  51st Interceptor Control Sq activated 10 Jan 42, redesignated 51st Fighter Control Sq 15 May 42, inactivated after 29 Nov 45, disbanded 8 Oct 48. Assignments:  51st Pursuit Gp (later Fighter Gp) -Jan 44, 10th Air Force -Apr 45, North Burma Task Force. Stations:  March Field -12 Mar 42, Karachi -10 Sep 42, Dinjan -Sep 42, Kanjikoah -7 Jan 45, Myitkyina Putao -Sep 45, Dinjan -Sep 45, Piardoba -29 Nov 45, Karachi. 322nd Fighter Control Squadron Source:  Mr. Bernie Shearon Lineage:  Activated 1 Apr 43, active through Aug 45, disbanded 8 Oct 48. Assignments:  51st Fighter Gp to 1944, 14th Air Force -Aug 45 10th Air Force. Stations:  Bradley Field, CT, Dinjan, and Kunming. 449th Fighter Squadron (See 10th AF Units)

"Representative of the insigne adopted by the Group when it was assigned to 14th Air Force in Jan 1944. It is actually my colorized interpretation of a drawing which I found, several years ago, on the cover sheet of the 341st Bomb Group's submission for a Unit Citation. The submission package is in the Group's files at Air Force Historical Research Archive, Maxwell AFB, AL. I picked the colors based on comments from veterans of the unit." -- Tony Strotman, MSgt, USAF (1966-87) 341st Bomb Group

11th Bombardment Squadron (See 10th AF Units) 22nd Bombardment Squadron      "Bombing Eagles" Insignia (India 1942-43) Designed by 22nd Squadron member Sgt. Charles F. Wright. It portrays an eagle, "King of the Air", dropping bombs against the mountains of Burma and suggests the operations of the Squadron during its first year in India. Officially adopted as the Squadron Insignia in December 1942 and used as a shoulder and jacket patch, and painted on all 22nd planes. However, it was not officially approved by USAAF headquarters as it was considered too similar to the "Eagle Squadron" insignia.      "Battlin' Bulldogs" Insignia (China, 1944-45) Over and through a lemon yellow disc, border light brown, a caricatured, pugnacious, light brown B-25 aircraft in flight, toward dexter base, wearing a red brown derby and a red-and-white-striped turtle-neck sweater, having look of ferocity on caricatured face, machine gun barrels, proper, issuing from nostrils, and a large brown cigar fired, proper, with white band, held in mouth, leaving white seed lines and trailing smoke toward rear, proper. (Approved 19 Mar 1945.) (See 10th AF Units) 490th Bombardment Squadron (See 10th AF Units) 491st Bombardment Squadron Courtesy of Mr. Nick King (See 10th AF Units)

58th Fighter Squadron (See 10th AF Units) 59th Fighter Squadron (See 10th AF Units) 60th Fighter Squadron (See 10th AF Units)

Backpatch made for 1950 Gunnery Meet, worn by F-86 teams

LE NOM LES ARMES LA LOYAUTE = The name, the Arms, and Loyalty

Bench located in Memorial Park
National Museum of the United States Air Force

91st Fighter Squadron (Design used from May 44-Dec 45) Source: Combat Squadrons of the Air Force - World War II; AFHRC, Maurer Maurer, editor:  (Adobe Acrobat files) Air Force Historical Studies Office or Air Force Historical Research Agency      Part I      Part II Mr. Bernie Shearon Lineage:  Constituted 91st Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor) on 13 Jan 1942. Activated on 9 Feb 1942. Redesignated 91st Fighter Squadron on 15 May 1942 (possibly had supplemental designations as 91st Fighter Squadron, Two Engine 1943-1944, Fighter Squadron, Single Engine 1944-1945). Inactivated on 27 Dec 1945. Activated on 15 Oct 1946. Redesignated: 91st Fighter-Interceptor Squadron on 20 Jan 1950 (possibly had supplemental designations as 91st Fighter Squadron, Single Engine 1946-1949, and Fighter Squadron, Jet 1949-20 Jan 50.); 91st Fighter-Bomber Squadron on 1 Apr 1954; 91st Tactical Fighter Squadron on 8 Jul 1958. Inactivated unknown date (1992?). Assignments:  81st Pursuit (later Fighter) Group, 9 Feb 1942-27 Dec 1945. 81st Fighter (later Fighter-Interceptor; Fighter-Bomber) Group, 15 Oct 1946; 81st Fighter-Bomber (later Tactical Fighter) Wing, 8 Feb 1955-. Stations:  Morris Field, NC, 9 Feb 1942; Dale Mabry Field, Fla, 1 May 1942; Muroc, Calif, 27 Jun-4 Oct 1942; Port Lyautey, French Morocco, 10 Nov 1942; Fedala, French Morocco, 16 Dec 1942; Mediouna, French Morocco, c. 3 Jan 1943; Thelepte, Tunisia, 23 Jan 1943; Le Kouif Airfield, Algeria, 17 Feb 1943; Youks-les-Bains, Algeria, 22 Feb 1943; Le Kouif Airfield, Algeria, 24 Feb 1943; Thelepte, Tunisia, 5 Mar 1943; Bone, Algeria, 5 Apr 1943; Sfax, Tunisia, 23 May 1943; Sidi Ahmed, Tunisia, 5 Aug 1943; Castelvetrano, Sicily, 12 Oct 1943; Montecorvino Airfield, Italy, 6 Dec 1943-15 Feb 1944 (operated from Capodichino, Italy, 13 Dec 1943-1 Feb 1944); Karachi, India, 25 Feb 1944; Fungwanshan, China, c. 1 Jun 1944 (operated from Hsian, China, 9 Apr-15 Aug 1945); Huhsien, China, c. 17 Aug-27 Dec 1945. Wheeler Field, TH, 15 Oct 1946-21 May 1949; Kirtland AFB, NM, 17 Jun 1949; Moses Lake AFB, Wash, c. 1 May 1950-21 Aug 1951; Bentwaters RAF Station, England, 5 Sep 1951-1 Feb 1980. RAF Woodbridge 1 Feb 80-unknown. Aircraft:  P-39, 1942-1944; P-38, 1943-1944; P-40, 1944; P-47, 1944-1945; P-47, 1946-1949; F-80, 1949; F-86, 1949-1955; F-84, 1954-1958; F-101, 1958-. Operations:  Combat in MTO, 27 Jan 1943-13 Feb 1944, and CBI, 16 Jun 1944-14 Aug 1945. Service Streamers:  None. Campaigns:  Algeria-French Morocco with Arrowhead; Tunisia; Sicily; Naples-Foggia; Anzio; Rome-Arno; Air Combat, EAME Theater; China Defensive; China Offensive. Decorations:  Air Force Outstanding Unit Award: 1 Jul 1961-30 Jun 1963. Emblem:  On a disc of thirteen alternating vertical stripes, white and red, a horizontal upper division blue. The disc piped yellow, thereon, a wing and a cloud, white, pierced with a lightning flash yellow. (Approved 14 Jun 1951.) 92nd Fighter Squadron  (See CBI Unit Histories) P-47D of the 92nd FS with a replacement rudder from a silver 91st FS plane. -- Courtesy of Mr. Nick King Source: Combat Squadrons of the Air Force - World War II; AFHRC, Maurer Maurer, editor:  (Adobe Acrobat files) Air Force Historical Studies Office or Air Force Historical Research Agency      Part I      Part II Mr. Bernie Shearon Lineage:  Constituted 92d Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor) on 13 Jan 1942. Activated on 9 Feb 1942. Redesignated 92d Fighter Squadron on 15 May 1942. Inactivated on 27 Dec 1945. Activated on 15 Oct 1946. Redesignated: 92d Fighter-Interceptor Squadron on 20 Jan 1950 (possibly had supplemental designations as 92nd Fighter Squadron, Two Engine 1943-1944, Fighter Squadron, Single Engine 1944-1945, 1946-1949, and Fighter Squadron, Jet 1949-20 Jan 50); 92d Fighter-Bomber Squadron on 1 Apr 1954; 92nd Tactical Fighter Squadron on 8 Jul 1958 (later Fighter Squadron); 92nd Information Warfare Aggressor Squadron 1 Nov 2000. Assignments:  81st Pursuit (later Fighter) Group 9 Feb 1942-27 Dec 1945. 81st Fighter (later Fighter-Interceptor; Fighter-Bomber) Group, 15 Oct 1946; 81st Fighter-Bomber (later Tactical Fighter) Wing, 8 Feb 1955-1993. 318th Information Operations Group, 1 Nov 2000-. Stations:  Morris Field, NC, 9 Feb 1942; Dale Mabry Field, Fla, 1 May 1942; Muroc, Calif, 27 Jun-4 Oct 1942; Port Lyautey, French Morocco, 11 Nov 1942; Louis Gentil Field, French Morocco, 16 Dec 1942; Mediouna, French Morocco, c. 5 Jan 1943; Thelepte, Tunisia, 12 Jan 1943; Le Kouif Airfield, Algeria, 17 Feb 1943; Youks-les-Bains, Algeria, 22 Feb 1943; Le Kouif Airfield, Algeria, 24 Feb 1943; Thelepte, Tunisia, 6 Mar 1943; Youks-les-Bains, Algeria, 29 Mar 1943; Maison Blanche, Algeria, 6 Apr 1943; Warmer, Algeria, 12 May 1943; Sidi Ahmed, Tunisia, 15 Aug 1943; Castelvetrano, Sicily, 13 Oct 1943; Capodichino, Italy, 17 Jan-14 Feb 1944; Karachi, India, 22 Mar 1944; Kwanghan, China, 15 May 1944; Fungwanshan, China, 12 Feb 1945; Huhsien, China, 20 Aug 1945; Hsian, China, Oct-27 Dec 1945. Wheeler Field, TH, 15 Oct 1946-21 May 1949; Kirtland AFB, NM, 17 Jun 1949; Moses Lake AFB, Wash, 30 Apr 1950-21 Aug 1951; Shepherds Grove RAF Station, England, 5 Sep 1951; Manston RAF Station, England, 28 Mar 1955; Bentwaters RAF Station, England, 30 Apr 1958-1993. Kelly Annex, Lackland AFB 1 Nov 2000-. Aircraft:  P-39, 1942-1944; P-38, 1943-1944; P-40, 1944-1945; P-47, 1944-1945; P-47, 1946-1949; F-80, 1949; F-86, 1949-1955; F-84, 1954-1958; F-101, 1958-1965; F-4 1965-1979; A-10 1979-1993. Operations:  Combat in MTO, 22 Jan 1943-c. 12 Feb 1944 and in CBI, 1 Jun 1944-2 Aug 1945. Service Streamers:  None. Campaigns:  Algeria-French Morocco with Arrowhead; Tunisia; Naples-Foggia; Anzio; Rome-Arno; Air Combat, FAME Theater; China Defensive; China Offensive. Decorations:  Air Force Outstanding Unit Award: 1 Jul 1961-30 June 1963. Emblem:  An irregular shaped figure, divided palewise by cloud-like formation, yellow and ultramarine blue, charged in sinister segment with a white skull facing toward dexter, and having an orange lightning flash issuing from the mouth and a like flash from the eye, all within a border divided palewise, ultramarine blue and light green. (Approved 30 Jun 1945.) Source:  92nd Information Warfare Aggressor Squadron (Lackland AFB Spokesman, January 2002) Aggressor squadron celebrates first anniversary Time capsule opening highlights get together (January 2002) The 92nd Information Warfare Aggressor Squadron and guests gathered at Kelly USA to celebrate their first anniversary since activating Nov. 1, 2000. The aggressors are one of five squadrons in the 318th Information Operations Group, operating under the Air Force Information Warfare Center at Lackland AFB, Texas. After a barbecue lunch with all of the trimmings, the squadron assembled for the opening of an Air Force Museum time capsule left by the 92nd Tactical Fighter Squadron of RAF Bentwaters, England. The 92nd "Skulls" flew the A-10 Thunderbolt II until they deactivated in 1993. The time capsule contained a wide variety of memorabilia from previous incarnations of the squadron including photographs, plaques, history books, a skull and a "Hoglog"-a freeform journal of pilot banter and brotherly derision. "The anniversary was a chance for all of us, 92nd members and our families, to come together and celebrate how far we've come," Lt. Col. Sergio Muniz, 92nd commander said. The 92nd was first activated in 1946 as the 92nd Fighter Squadron (JET) in the territory of Hawaii. Subsequent designations of the squadron include 92nd Fighter Interceptor Squadron and 92nd Fighter Bomber Squadron. As part of the 81st Fighter Group (JET), the 92nd was transferred from Wheeler Field, Hawaii, to Kirtland AFB, N.M.; then to Larsen AFB, Washington; finally arriving in England at RAF Station Shepherds Grove. Another move in 1955 brought the squadron to RAF Manston. In 1958, the 92nd moved to RAF Bentwaters, Suffolk, where the wing had been headquartered since its arrival in England in 1951. Originally flying F-84 Thunderjet, the squadron completed conversion to the F-101 Voodoo in 1958. On July 8, 1958 the squadron was re-designated the 92nd Tactical Fighter Squadron. 1965 brought about the conversion from the F-101 to the mighty F-4C Phantom, which were flown until 1973 when conversion to the F-4D was completed. The 92nd became the first operational A-10 squadron in Europe in 1979. The 92nd's current mission is to lead the Air Force in assessing vulnerabilities on computer networks to protect information systems from attack. The squadron consists of four flights-the Network Operations Flight, the Systems Vulnerability Flight, the Aggressor Operations Flight and the Counter-Information Programs Flight. "The fact that the 92nd has shifted from a fighter squadron to an information warfare squadron is an indication of where wars are headed," Lt. Col. Jerry Cummin, operations officer, said. The anniversary celebration brought to life memories of the past, and hopes for the future of this squadron rich in history. 93d Fighter Squadron Source: Combat Squadrons of the Air Force - World War II; AFHRC, Maurer Maurer, editor:  (Adobe Acrobat files) Air Force Historical Studies Office or Air Force Historical Research Agency      Part I      Part II Lineage:  Constituted 93d Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor) on 13 Jan 1942. Activated on 9 Feb 1942. Redesignated 93d Fighter Squadron on 15 May 1942. Inactivated on 8 Dec 1945. Activated on 15 Oct 1946. Redesignated 93d Fighter-Interceptor Squadron on 20 Jan 1950. Discontinued on 8 Jul 1960. Assignments:  81st Pursuit (later Fighter) Group, 9 Feb 1942-8 Dec 1945. 81st Fighter (later Fighter-Interceptor) Group, 15 Oct 1946 (attached to Albuquerque Air Defense Area, 1 May 1950); Western Air Defense Force (attached to 34th Air Division), 10 Aug 1951; 34th Air Division, 6 Feb 1952; Albuquerque Air Defense Sector, 1 Jan 1960; Department of the Air Force, 8 Jul 1960-. Stations:  Morris Field, NC, 9 Feb 1942; Dale Mabry Field, Fla, 1 May 1942; Muroc, Calif, 26 Jun-4 Oct 1942; Port Lyautey, French Morocco, 10 Nov 1942; Berteaux, Algeria, 19 Feb 1943; Youks-les-Bains, Algeria, 10 Mar 1943 (operated from Thelepte, Tunisia, 6 Mar-c. 5 Apr 1943); Bone, Algeria, 3 Apr 1943; Monastir, Tunisia, 22 May 1943; Sidi Ahmed, Tunisia, 23 Aug 1943; Castelvetrano, Sicily, 21 Oct 1943; Montecorvino Airfield, Italy, c. Feb 1944; Karachi, India, c. 1 Mar 1944; Kwanghan, China, c. 11 Jul 1944; Gushkara, India, c. Oct 1944-16 Oct 1945; Shanghai, China, c. 9-17 Nov 1945; Camp Stoneman, Calif, 5-8 Dec 1945. Wheeler Field, TH, 15 Oct 1946-21 May 1949; Kirtland AFB, NM, 17 Jun 1949-8 Jul 1960. Aircraft:  P-39, 1942-1944; P-38, 1943-1944; P-40, 1944; P-47, 1944-1945; P-51, 1946-1947; P-47, 1946-1949; F-80, 1949; F-86, 1949-1960. Operations:  Combat in MTO, 8 Mar 1943-11 Feb 1944, and CBI, 14 Aug-18 Sep 1944. Trained pilots for units in China, Oct 1944-Jun 1945. Service Streamers:  None. Campaigns:  Algeria-French Morocco with Arrowhead; Tunisia; Air Combat, FAME Theater; China Defensive. Decorations:  None. Emblem:  On a blue disc edged black, a white cloud; issuing from base, a snow-capped mountain peak; standing on the mountain peak and surmounting the cloud, a caricatured bird, black with gray head, breast and tail, Air Force golden yellow beak and talons, red eye and breast markings, his wings folded and supporting behind his back a heavy brown wooden club pierced with a "wicked-looking black spike; details black throughout. (Approved 6 Aug 1958.)

528th Fighter Squadron    "Dragon Fly" flight was a code name used by the squadron in talking to ground liaison officers during the Marauder campaign. The name stuck. It was appropriate, too, when the squadron moved to the 14th Air Force in China. The dragon is an important symbol of Chinese myth. The insignia of the "Dragon Flys" was drawn by squadron members Bill Lackey and William G. Lamb. The shoulder patch of the squadron, which incorporates the drawing, is done in red, white, blue and yellow. -- Ex-CBI Roundup, December 1995 issue. (See 10th AF Units) 529th Fighter Squadron Courtesy of Mr. Nick King (See 10th AF Units) 530th Fighter Squadron P-51A, 43-6283 "Hell's Angel" -- Courtesy of Mr. Nick King (See 10th AF Units) 317th Fighter Control Squadron Source:  Mr. Bernie Shearon The 317th FCS was activated at March Field, Riverside, Calif, on 15 Jun 43, disbanded 8 Oct 48. Source:  Mr. Harold Lasker (317th C.O., 1 Aug 44 until end of war) (The 317th FCS) left March Field in March 1944 to be shipped overseas. After stops in Oran, Algeria and Calcutta, India, it arrived in Chengtu, China in July 1944 to be assigned to the 312th Fighter Wing of the 14th AF. This Wing was comprised of two fighter groups, the 311th and the 81st. The 311th consisted of three fighter squadrons, the 528th, 529th, and 530th. The 81st consisted of three fighter squadrons, the 91st, 92nd, and 93d plus the 426th night fighter squadron which arrived later. The 312th Fighter Wing was headquartered in Chengtu. However it had several detachments. I was assigned on August 1, 1944 to open a base in Sian. I was the C.O. of the 317th F.C.S. there till the end of the War. Each month one of the three squadrons of the 311th was rotated to serve at Sian. In February 1945, one flight of P-61 night fighters arrived as well. These were detached from the 426th night fighter squadron.

Embroidered silk scarf owned by Capt. Harry Kebric, Combat Liaison Officer with the CACW and designer of the CACW insignia (from the collection of Mr. Peter Kirkup)

Provided courtesy of Mr. Allan Blue (from the files of S/Sgt Richard C. Frye, 4th BS (M), CACW)

Lineage:  Formed 31 Jul 43; Activated 1 Oct 1943, Malir Cantonment, Karachi

Aircraft:  B-25D/H/J

1st Bombardment Squadron (Provisional) (1st design - ID by Mr. Mark Shaw) B-25J from the 1st BS / 1st BG CACW -- Courtesy of Mr. Nick King 2nd Bombardment Squadron (Provisional) 3d Bombardment Squadron (Provisional) 4th Bombardment Squadron (Provisional)  (See CBI Unit Histories) Source:  Mr. Allan Blue (from the files & diaries of S/Sgt Richard C. Frye, 4th BS (M), CACW) Stations: Kweilin, China c. 14 Sep 44 Peishiyu, China      Det (Task Force 34) - Chihkiang, China c. 10 Nov 44) c. 14 Apr 45 Chihkiang, China c. 27 Apr 45 Peishiyu, China (Det remains at Chihkiang) 4 Sep 45: All personnel tranferred to 22 BS / 341 BG for transport home

Embroidered silk scarf owned by Capt. Harry Kebric, Combat Liaison Officer with the CACW and designer of the CACW insignia (from the collection of Mr. Peter Kirkup)

(Courtesy of Mr. Peter Castner)

7th Fighter Squadron (Provisional) Source:  Journal of the American Aviation Historical Society, Winter 1982 Lineage:  Formed Oct 1943 Stations:  Malir Cantonment, Karachi; Ehr Tong AFLD, Kweilin; Liangshan; Laohokow, An Kang Commanders:  William Reed, Oct 43; Bill Lewis, Dec 1944; Thomas Reynolds, Jan 45; Bert Welch, May 1945; Ross Bachley, Jul 1945 8th Fighter Squadron (Provisional) P-40N -- Courtesy of Mr. Nick King Source:  Journal of the American Aviation Historical Society, Winter 1982 Lineage:  Formed Oct 1943 Stations:  Malir Cantonment, Karachi; Ehr Tong AFLD, Kweilin; Li Chia Chen; Liangshan; Laohokow, An Kang Commanders:  Howard Cords, Oct 1943; Harvey Davis, Apr 1944; James Bull, Sep 1944; Frank Klump, Dec 1944; E. H. Mueller, Jan 1945 28th Fighter Squadron (Provisional) Source:  Journal of the American Aviation Historical Society, Winter 1982 Lineage:  Formed Aug 1943; Activated 9 Oct 1943 Stations:  Malir Cantonment, Karachi; Ehr Tong AFLD, Kweilin; Ling Ling; Li Chia Chen; En Shih, An Kang Commanders:  Eugene Strickland, Aug 43; Keith Lindell, Dec 1944; Robert Ferguson, May 1945; Donald Campbell, Jun 1945 Note:  A version of this insignia is used by the 28th FS, Taiwanese Air Force: Source: Globalsecurity.org - 28th FS (Taiwan) AIDC F-CK-1A/B Ching Kuo Indigenous Defense Fighter The 28th Fighter Squadron is an element of the 3d Fighter Group, 427th Tactical Fighter Wing and is located at Ching Chuan Kang Airbase. The squadron flies the Ching-kuo Indigenous Defense Fighter. 32nd Fighter Squadron (Provisional) Embroidered silk scarf owned by Capt. Harry Kebric, Combat Liaison Officer with the CACW and designer of the CACW insignia (from the collection of Mr. Peter Kirkup) Commemorative version (courtesy of Mr. Peter Castner) Source:  Journal of the American Aviation Historical Society, Winter 1982 Lineage:  Formed Aug 1943; Activated 9 Oct 1943 Stations:  Malir Cantonment, Karachi; Ehr Tong AFLD, Kweilin; Li Chia Chen; Hangchung (Det, Hsian); An Kang Commanders:  William Turner, Aug 1943; Raymond Callaway, Sep 1944; Herman Byrd, Dec 1944; Jesse Harris, May 1945

Plaque located in Memorial Park
National Museum of the United States Air Force

17th Fighter Squadron (Provisional) Source:  Journal of the American Aviation Historical Society, Winter 1982 Lineage:  Formed Mar 1944; Activated c. May 1944 (attached to 26th FS until late Aug 1944) Stations:  Malir Cantonment, Karachi; Chihkiang Commanders:  Charles Wilder, Mar 1944; Glyn Ramsey, Nov 1944; Frank Stevens, Apr 1945 26th Fighter Squadron (Provisional) Source:  Journal of the American Aviation Historical Society, Winter 1982 Lineage:  Formed Jan 1944; Activated c. 17 Mar 1944 Stations:  Malir Cantonment, Karachi; Kweilin; Suichwan; Hengyang; Chihkiang Commanders:  Bob Van Ausdall, Jan 1944; Bill Johnson, Mar 1945 27th Fighter Squadron (Provisional) Source:  Journal of the American Aviation Historical Society, Winter 1982 Lineage:  Formed Mar 1944; Activated c. 22 Jun 1944 (attached to 29th FS until late Aug 1944) Stations:  Malir Cantonment, Karachi; Chihkiang Commanders:  James Dale, Mar 1944; Irving Erickson, Jan 1945; Winton Matthews, Apr 1945

29th Fighter Squadron (Provisional) Source:  Journal of the American Aviation Historical Society, Winter 1982 Lineage:  Formed Jan 1944; Activated c. 17 Mar 1944 Stations:  Malir Cantonment, Karachi; Kweilin; Suichwan; Hengyang; Chihkiang Commanders:  William Hull, Jan 1944; Fred Ploetz, Feb 1945; Frank Everest, May 1945; Dick Turner, May 1945; Byron McKenzie, Jun 1945; henry Lawrence, Jul 1945

"Scandalous Lady", an F-5E from the 21st PRS in late war colours.
The serial was either removed or more likely hidden by exhaust stains.
-- Courtesy of Mr. Nick King

Courtesy of Mr. Nick King

P-61A "SATAN 13" of the 426th NFS -- Courtesy of Mr. Nick King

453d Fighter Squadron Source: Combat Squadrons of the Air Force - World War II; AFHRC, Maurer Maurer, editor:  (Adobe Acrobat files) Air Force Historical Studies Office or Air Force Historical Research Agency      Part I      Part II Lineage:  Constituted 453d Fighter Squadron, and activated, on 20 Nov 1943. Disbanded on 1 Apr 1944. Assignments:  I Fighter Command, 20 Nov 1943; 476th Fighter Group, 1 Dec 1943-1 Apr 1944. Stations:  Richmond AAB, Va, 20 Nov 1943; Pocatello AAFld, Idaho, 25 Mar-1 1943-1 Apr 1944. Aircraft:  ( See operations. ) Operations:  Programmed as a replacement training unit but apparently did not become operational. Service Streamers:  None. Campaigns:  None. Decorations:  None. Emblem:  None. 541st Fighter Squadron Source: Combat Squadrons of the Air Force - World War II; AFHRC, Maurer Maurer, editor:  (Adobe Acrobat files) Air Force Historical Studies Office or Air Force Historical Research Agency      Part I      Part II Lineage:  Constituted 541st Fighter Squadron on 11 Oct 1943. Activated on 1 Dec 1943. Disbanded on 1 Apr 1944. Assignments:  476th Fighter Group, 1 Dec 1943-1 Apr 1944. Stations:  Richmond AAB, Va, 1 Dec 1943; Pocatello aafld, Idaho, 25 Mar-1 Apr 1944. Aircraft:  ( See operations. ) Operations:  Programmed as a replacement training unit but apparently did not become operational. Service Streamers:  None. Campaigns:  None. Decorations:  None. Emblem:  None. 542nd Fighter Squadron Source: Combat Squadrons of the Air Force - World War II; AFHRC, Maurer Maurer, editor:  (Adobe Acrobat files) Air Force Historical Studies Office or Air Force Historical Research Agency      Part I      Part II Lineage:  Constituted 542d Fighter Squadron on 11 Oct 1943. Activated on 1 Dec 1943. Disbanded on 1 Apr 1944. Assignments:  476th Fighter Group, 1 Dec 1943-1 Apr 1944. Stations:  Richmond AAB, Va, 1 Dec 1943; Pocatello AAFld, Idaho, 26 Mar-1 Apr 1944. Aircraft:  ( See operations. ) Operations:  Programmed as a replacement training unit but apparently did not become operational. Service Streamers:  None. Campaigns:  None. Decorations:  None. Emblem:  None. 543d Fighter Squadron Source: Combat Squadrons of the Air Force - World War II; AFHRC, Maurer Maurer, editor:  (Adobe Acrobat files) Air Force Historical Studies Office or Air Force Historical Research Agency      Part I      Part II Lineage:  Constituted 543d Fighter Squadron on 11 Oct 1943. Activated on 1 Dec 1943. Disbanded on 1 Apr 1944. Assignments:  476th Fighter Group, 1 Dec 1943-1 Apr 1944. Stations:  Richmond AAB, Va, 1 Dec 1943; Pocatello AAFld, Idaho, 26 Mar-1 Apr 1944. Aircraft:  ( See operations. ) Operations:  Programmed as a replacement training unit but apparently did not become operational. Service Streamers:  None. Campaigns:  None. Decorations:  None. Emblem:  None.