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==History==
==History==
Established in the spring of 1917 at Kelly Field, Texas just after the United States entry into World War I. Initially designated as the '''16th Aero Squadron''', the squadron was a flying training unit in France from, February–c. December 1918, returning to the United States in 1919 and inactivating.
Established in the spring of 1917 at Kelly Field, Texas just after the United States entry into [[World War I]]. Initially designated as the '''16th Aero Squadron'''; redesignated as the '''21st Aero Squadron''' in June in an Air Service redesignation. After a period of organization in the United States, the squadron deployed to [[France]] in January 1918. The squadron was a flying training unit in France from, February–c. December 1918, returning to the United States in April 1919 and inactivating.


Reactivated in 1935 as part of the GHQ Air Force at Bolling Field, D.C. . The 21st Observation Squadron flew light reconnaissance aircraft in support of Army maneuvers primarily in Northern Virginia. The squadron operated light land-based aircraft as well as amphibian seaplanes using the Potomac River for landings/takeoffs. In 1936 moved to Langley Field, Virginia and expanded to using heavier attack aircraft as well as medium bombers flying neutrality, [[Search and rescue|sea search]], and weather reconnaissance missions. Received early-model B-17C/D Flyinig Fortresses in 1939 and moved to several locations along the Atlantic Coast, flying coastal patrol missions.
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It flew neutrality, [[Search and rescue|sea search]], and weather reconnaissance missions from, October 1939–August 1940 and June–August 1941. It flew [[Anti-submarine warfare|antisubmarine]] patrols from, January–June 1942 then became an operational and later replacement training unit from, 1942–1944. The squadron went on to fly combat in Western Pacific from, July–August 1945. It supported air refueling operations in [[Southeast Asia]] from, May 1972–July 1973. The 911th also flew air refueling support for the [[invasion of Panama]] in December 1989 and for combat operations in [[Southwest Asia]] from, August 1990–March 1992.<ref name="AFHRA 911 ARS Page">[http://afhra.maxwell.af.mil/rso/squadrons_flights_pages/0911ars.html AFHRA 911 ARS Page]</ref>

After the Pearl Harbor Attack, the squadron flew [[Anti-submarine warfare|antisubmarine]] patrols over the Gulf of Mexico from, January–June 1942; in early 1942 was redesignated as the '''411th Bombardment Squadron'' and was assigned to II Bomber Command and becoming at B-17 Flying Fortress Operational Training Unit (OTU) at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho. Became a B-24 Liberator Replacement Training Unit (RTU) for II Bomber Command in 1943. Was inactivated in April 1944 with the end of heavy bomber training.

Reconstituted in 1944 as a [[B-29 Superfortress]] Very Heavy bombardment squadron; assigned to [[Second Air Force]] for training. Initially assigned to [[29th Bombardment Group]], however shortages in aircraft and equipment led to personnel being consolidated into other group squadrons; inactivated. Reactivated about a month later; assigned to [[502d Bombardment Group]]. Completed training with new personnel and equipment, and deployed to [[Pacific Theater of Operations]] (PTO), being assigned to [[XXI Bomber Command]] in the [[Northern Mariana Islands]]; assigned to Northwest Field, Guam.

Flew very long range strategic bombardment missions over the [[Japanese Home Islands]], attacking military, industrial and transportation targets. Switched to night incendiary raids attacking major Japanese cities in the spring of 1945, causing massive destruction of urbanized areas. Continued strategic bombing raids and incendiary attacks until Japanese Capitulation in August 1945. Remained in the Mariana Islands until the spring of 1946, inactivated on Guam.

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Reactivated as the '''911 Air Refueling Squadron''' in 1958. It supported air refueling operations in [[Southeast Asia]] from, May 1972–July 1973. The 911th also flew air refueling support for the [[invasion of Panama]] in December 1989 and for combat operations in [[Southwest Asia]] from, August 1990–March 1992.<ref name="AFHRA 911 ARS Page">[http://afhra.maxwell.af.mil/rso/squadrons_flights_pages/0911ars.html AFHRA 911 ARS Page]</ref>


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Revision as of 12:44, 20 July 2010

911th Air Refueling Squadron
911th Air Refueling Squadron Patch
ActiveMay 15, 1917 - April 14, 1919
May 24, 1923 - October 1, 1933
March 1, 1935 - April 15, 1946
December 1, 1958 - June 8, 2007
April 2008 - Present
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
TypeAerial refueling
Part ofAir Mobility Command
18th Air Force
6th Air Mobility Wing
6th Operations Group
Garrison/HQSeymour Johnson Air Force Base
Decorations DUC
AFOUA
Emblem of the World War II 411th Bombardment Squadron

The 911th Air Refueling Squadron (911 ARS) is part of the 6th Air Mobility Wing at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. The squadron is geographically separated from the 6th AMW and operates as the active duty associate to the 916th Air Refueling Wing from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina.

Mission

It operates the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft conducting aerial refueling missions.

History

Established in the spring of 1917 at Kelly Field, Texas just after the United States entry into World War I. Initially designated as the 16th Aero Squadron; redesignated as the 21st Aero Squadron in June in an Air Service redesignation. After a period of organization in the United States, the squadron deployed to France in January 1918. The squadron was a flying training unit in France from, February–c. December 1918, returning to the United States in April 1919 and inactivating.

Reactivated in 1935 as part of the GHQ Air Force at Bolling Field, D.C. . The 21st Observation Squadron flew light reconnaissance aircraft in support of Army maneuvers primarily in Northern Virginia. The squadron operated light land-based aircraft as well as amphibian seaplanes using the Potomac River for landings/takeoffs. In 1936 moved to Langley Field, Virginia and expanded to using heavier attack aircraft as well as medium bombers flying neutrality, sea search, and weather reconnaissance missions. Received early-model B-17C/D Flyinig Fortresses in 1939 and moved to several locations along the Atlantic Coast, flying coastal patrol missions.

After the Pearl Harbor Attack, the squadron flew antisubmarine patrols over the Gulf of Mexico from, January–June 1942; in early 1942 was redesignated as the '411th Bombardment Squadron and was assigned to II Bomber Command and becoming at B-17 Flying Fortress Operational Training Unit (OTU) at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho. Became a B-24 Liberator Replacement Training Unit (RTU) for II Bomber Command in 1943. Was inactivated in April 1944 with the end of heavy bomber training.

Reconstituted in 1944 as a B-29 Superfortress Very Heavy bombardment squadron; assigned to Second Air Force for training. Initially assigned to 29th Bombardment Group, however shortages in aircraft and equipment led to personnel being consolidated into other group squadrons; inactivated. Reactivated about a month later; assigned to 502d Bombardment Group. Completed training with new personnel and equipment, and deployed to Pacific Theater of Operations (PTO), being assigned to XXI Bomber Command in the Northern Mariana Islands; assigned to Northwest Field, Guam.

Flew very long range strategic bombardment missions over the Japanese Home Islands, attacking military, industrial and transportation targets. Switched to night incendiary raids attacking major Japanese cities in the spring of 1945, causing massive destruction of urbanized areas. Continued strategic bombing raids and incendiary attacks until Japanese Capitulation in August 1945. Remained in the Mariana Islands until the spring of 1946, inactivated on Guam.

Reactivated as the 911 Air Refueling Squadron in 1958. It supported air refueling operations in Southeast Asia from, May 1972–July 1973. The 911th also flew air refueling support for the invasion of Panama in December 1989 and for combat operations in Southwest Asia from, August 1990–March 1992.[1]

Lineage[1]

  • Organized as 16 Aero Squadron, c. 15 May 1917
Redesignated 21 Aero Squadron on 13 Jun 1917
Demobilized on 14 Apr 1919
  • Reconstituted, and redesignated 21 Observation Squadron, on 24 Mar 1923
Disbanded on 1 Oct 1933
  • Reconstituted, and consolidated (2 Dec 1936) with 21 Reconnaissance Squadron which was constituted as 21 Observation Squadron (Long Range, Amphibian), and activated, on 1 Mar 1935
Redesignated: 21 Reconnaissance Squadron on 1 Sep 1936
Redesignated: 21 Reconnaissance Squadron (Long Range) on 6 Dec 1939
Redesignated: 21 Reconnaissance Squadron (Heavy) on 20 Nov 1940
Redesignated: 411 Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) on 22 Apr 1942
Redesignated: 411 Bombardment Squadron, Very Heavy, on 28 Mar 1944
Inactivated on 1 Apr 1944
  • Activated on 1 Apr 1944
Inactivated on 10 May 1944
  • Activated on 1 Jun 1944
Inactivated on 15 Apr 1946
  • Consolidated (19 Sep 1985) with 911 Air Refueling Squadron, Heavy, which was constituted on 28 May 1958
Activated on 1 Dec 1958
Redesignated 911 Air Refueling Squadron on 1 Jul 1992
Inactivated on 30 Jun 2007
  • Activated on 12 Apr 2008.

Assignments[1]

  • Unknown, 1917
  • Third Aviation Instruction Center, 1918-unkn
  • 2d (later, 2d Bombardment) Wing, 1 Mar 1935
Attached to 2d Bombardment Group from 1 Sep 1936
Attached to 7th Naval District for operations, Sep 1939-Aug 1940
Attached to Newfoundland Base Command for operations, May-Aug 1941
Attached to 6th Bombardment Group, Sep 1944-Jan 1945

Bases stationed[1]

Aircraft operated[1]

Operations[1]

See also

References

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e f AFHRA 911 ARS Page

Bibliography

External links

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