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==History==
==History==
=== Lineage===
=== Lineage===
* Constituted 530th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) on 28 Oct 1942
*
: Activated on 3 Nov 1942
: Inactivated on 20 Feb 1946
* Redesignated 530th Bombardment Squadron (Very Heavy) on 3 Jul 1947
: Activated in the reserve on 17 Jul 1947
: Inactivated on 27 Jun 1949
* Redesignated 530th Bombardment Squadron (Medium) on 20 May 1955
: Activated on 11 Jul 1955
: Inactivated on 25 June 1966


===Assignments===
===Assignments===
* 380th Bombardment Group, 3 Nov 1942-20 Feb 1946
*
* 380th Bombardment Group, 17 Jul 1947-27 Jun 1949
* 380th Bombardment Wing, 11 Jul 1955-25 Jun 1966


===Stations===
===Stations===
* Davis-Monthan Field, Ariz, 3 Nov 1942
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* Biggs Field, Tex, 2 Dec 1942
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* Lowry Field, Colo, 4 Mar-19 Apr 1942
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* Fenton, Australia, May 1942

* Darwin, Australia, 9 Aug 1944
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* San Jose, Mindoro, c. 28 Feb 1945
* Okinawa, 10 Aug 1945
* Ft William McKinley, Luzon, c. 28 Nov 1945-20 Feb 1946
* Chatham Field, Ga, 17 Jul 1947-27 Jun 1949
* Plattsburgh AFB, NY, 11 Jul 1955-25 Jun 1966


===Aircraft===
===Aircraft===
* B-24, 1942-1945
*
* B-29, 1947-1949
* B-47, 1955-1966


===Operational History===
===Operational History===
Combat in Southwest and Western Pacific, c. 21 May 1943-24 Jul 1945. SAC Medium bomber (B-47) squadron (1955-1965) inactivated when B-47 was withdrawn from service



==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 15:18, 6 January 2009

530th Bombardment Squadron
Emblem of the 530th Bombardment Squadron
Active1942-1966
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
RoleBombardment
Part ofStrategic Air Command

The 530th Bombardment Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was last assigned to the 380th Bombardment Wing, based at Plattsburgh AFB, New York. It was inactivated on 25 June 1966.

History

Lineage

  • Constituted 530th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) on 28 Oct 1942
Activated on 3 Nov 1942
Inactivated on 20 Feb 1946
  • Redesignated 530th Bombardment Squadron (Very Heavy) on 3 Jul 1947
Activated in the reserve on 17 Jul 1947
Inactivated on 27 Jun 1949
  • Redesignated 530th Bombardment Squadron (Medium) on 20 May 1955
Activated on 11 Jul 1955
Inactivated on 25 June 1966

Assignments

  • 380th Bombardment Group, 3 Nov 1942-20 Feb 1946
  • 380th Bombardment Group, 17 Jul 1947-27 Jun 1949
  • 380th Bombardment Wing, 11 Jul 1955-25 Jun 1966

Stations

  • Davis-Monthan Field, Ariz, 3 Nov 1942
  • Biggs Field, Tex, 2 Dec 1942
  • Lowry Field, Colo, 4 Mar-19 Apr 1942
  • Fenton, Australia, May 1942
  • Darwin, Australia, 9 Aug 1944
  • San Jose, Mindoro, c. 28 Feb 1945
  • Okinawa, 10 Aug 1945
  • Ft William McKinley, Luzon, c. 28 Nov 1945-20 Feb 1946
  • Chatham Field, Ga, 17 Jul 1947-27 Jun 1949
  • Plattsburgh AFB, NY, 11 Jul 1955-25 Jun 1966

Aircraft

  • B-24, 1942-1945
  • B-29, 1947-1949
  • B-47, 1955-1966

Operational History

Combat in Southwest and Western Pacific, c. 21 May 1943-24 Jul 1945. SAC Medium bomber (B-47) squadron (1955-1965) inactivated when B-47 was withdrawn from service

See also

References

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency

  • Mauer, Mauer (1969), Combat Squadrons of the Air Force, World War II, Air Force Historical Studies Office, Maxwell AFB, Alabama. ISBN 0892010975

External links

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