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==History==
==History==
The 37th participated in aircraft construction from [[1917]]–[[1918]] and conducted flying training in [[1918]]. It flew [[Anti-submarine warfare|antisubmarine]] patrols from, December [[1941]]–c. March [[1942]]. The squadron also contributed aircrews for the [[Doolittle Raid]] on [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]] on 6 April 1942.
Established as a [[World War I]] Aero Squadron in Texas; deployed to France in September 1917. The squadron participated in aircraft construction from [[1917]]–[[1918]] and conducted flying training in [[1918]]. Returned to the United States and inactivated in 1919.


Reactivated in 1933 as a Pursuit Squadron, equipped with P-6 Hawks, A-8 Shrike and A-17A Nomad attack aircraft. Assigned to the Southeast Air District, flying coastal patrol missions from Langley Field, then Barksdale Field. Moved to Colorado and re-equipped with B-18 Bolo medium bombers; deploying to the Pacific Northwest.
It flew combat missions in the [[European Theater of Operations]] and the [[Mediterranean Theater of Operations]] from 31 December 1942–1 May 1945 and in [[Korea]] from c. 10 May 1952–July [[1953]].

The 37th It flew [[Anti-submarine warfare|antisubmarine]] patrols from, December [[1941]]–c. March [[1942]]. The squadron also contributed aircrews for the [[Doolittle Raid]] on [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]] on 6 April 1942. After the Japanese [[Attack on Pearl Harbor]], the squadron flew [[Anti-submarine warfare|antisubmarine]] patrols over the Northwest Pacific coast until May 1942.

After the Japanese invasion of the [[Aleutian Islands]], squadron was deployed to the [[Alaska Territory]]. Flew combat missions during the [[Aleutian Campaign]] from forward bases on [[Adak]] and [[Amchitka]] during 1943 with [[B-25 Mitchell]]s, attacking enemy targets on the occupied islands until their surrender.

Returned to the Continental United States in late 1943; re-equipped with [[B-24 Liberator]] heavy bombers and trained under [[Second Air Force]]. Deployed to [[European Theater of Operations]] (ETO); being assigned to [[Eighth Air Force]] in [[England]]. Engaged in various special operations missions as a CARPETBAGGER unit, assisting resistance forces by dropping supplies, weapons and personnel over Occupied Europe until August 1944. Engaged in PSYOPS warfare against [[Nazi Germany]], dropping leaflets and flying other combat missions until the German capitulation in May 1945.

Most of squadron personnel demobilized in [[England]] during the summer of 1945, unit returned to the United States and being redesignated as a Very Heavy [[B-29 Superfortress]] bombardment squadron. War in Pacific Theater ended before unit completed training and the squadron was inactivated in October 1945.

Reactivated in 1947 under Tactical Air Command but not manned or equipped. Inactivated in 1948. As a result of the [[Korean War]], the squadron was reactivated again as part of Far East Air Force and equipped with B-26 Invader bombers equipped for night attacks. Carried out attacks on Communist forces primarily over South Korea until the Korean War armistice in 1953, then withdrawn to Japan where it remained until it was demobilized and administratively reassigned to Eglin #9 Field in 1955.

Re-equipped with Martin B-57A Canberra jet bombers and conducted evaluation testing of the aircraft at Eglin; transitioned to B-66B Destroyers in 1956, the first squadron to receive the new tactical bomber. Deployed to RAF Sculthorpe, England briefly in 1958 before returning to Eglin and performing more testing on B-66s with Jet Assisted Take Off (JATO) and until being inactivated due to budget cuts later in the year.

Reactivated as a B-52 Stratofortress squadron in 1977; inactivated in 1982 as part of the inactivation of the B-52D. Reactivated in 1987 as a B-1 Squadron


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: Inactivated on 1 Oct 1982
: Inactivated on 1 Oct 1982
* Activated on 1 Jan 1987
* Activated on 1 Jan 1987
: Redesignated '''37 Bomb Squadron''' on 1 Sep 1991.
: Redesignated '''37 Bomb Squadron''' on 1 Sep 1991.


==Assignments==
==Assignments==

Revision as of 20:51, 24 September 2010

37th Bomb Squadron
37th Bomb Squadron Patch
Active13 June 1917 - 5 April 1919
1 September 1933 - 31 January 1938
1 February 1940 - 26 November 1945
19 May 1947 - 10 September 1948
10 May 1952 - 25 June 1958
1 July 1977 - 1 October 1982
1 January 1987 - Present
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
TypeStrategic Bombing
Part ofAir Combat Command
12th Air Force
28th Bomb Wing
28th Operations Group
Garrison/HQEllsworth Air Force Base
Nickname(s)Tigers
Mascot(s)Billy
EngagementsDoolittle Raid
Operation Desert Fox
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Decorations DCU
AFOUA
FCdG w/Palm
ROK PUC

The 37th Bomb Squadron (37 BS) is part of the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota. It operates B-1 Lancer aircraft providing strategic bombing capability.

Mission

Provide rapid, decisive and sustainable combat airpower anytime, anywhere.

History

Established as a World War I Aero Squadron in Texas; deployed to France in September 1917. The squadron participated in aircraft construction from 1917–1918 and conducted flying training in 1918. Returned to the United States and inactivated in 1919.

Reactivated in 1933 as a Pursuit Squadron, equipped with P-6 Hawks, A-8 Shrike and A-17A Nomad attack aircraft. Assigned to the Southeast Air District, flying coastal patrol missions from Langley Field, then Barksdale Field. Moved to Colorado and re-equipped with B-18 Bolo medium bombers; deploying to the Pacific Northwest.

The 37th It flew antisubmarine patrols from, December 1941–c. March 1942. The squadron also contributed aircrews for the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo, Japan on 6 April 1942. After the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor, the squadron flew antisubmarine patrols over the Northwest Pacific coast until May 1942.

After the Japanese invasion of the Aleutian Islands, squadron was deployed to the Alaska Territory. Flew combat missions during the Aleutian Campaign from forward bases on Adak and Amchitka during 1943 with B-25 Mitchells, attacking enemy targets on the occupied islands until their surrender.

Returned to the Continental United States in late 1943; re-equipped with B-24 Liberator heavy bombers and trained under Second Air Force. Deployed to European Theater of Operations (ETO); being assigned to Eighth Air Force in England. Engaged in various special operations missions as a CARPETBAGGER unit, assisting resistance forces by dropping supplies, weapons and personnel over Occupied Europe until August 1944. Engaged in PSYOPS warfare against Nazi Germany, dropping leaflets and flying other combat missions until the German capitulation in May 1945.

Most of squadron personnel demobilized in England during the summer of 1945, unit returned to the United States and being redesignated as a Very Heavy B-29 Superfortress bombardment squadron. War in Pacific Theater ended before unit completed training and the squadron was inactivated in October 1945.

Reactivated in 1947 under Tactical Air Command but not manned or equipped. Inactivated in 1948. As a result of the Korean War, the squadron was reactivated again as part of Far East Air Force and equipped with B-26 Invader bombers equipped for night attacks. Carried out attacks on Communist forces primarily over South Korea until the Korean War armistice in 1953, then withdrawn to Japan where it remained until it was demobilized and administratively reassigned to Eglin #9 Field in 1955.

Re-equipped with Martin B-57A Canberra jet bombers and conducted evaluation testing of the aircraft at Eglin; transitioned to B-66B Destroyers in 1956, the first squadron to receive the new tactical bomber. Deployed to RAF Sculthorpe, England briefly in 1958 before returning to Eglin and performing more testing on B-66s with Jet Assisted Take Off (JATO) and until being inactivated due to budget cuts later in the year.

Reactivated as a B-52 Stratofortress squadron in 1977; inactivated in 1982 as part of the inactivation of the B-52D. Reactivated in 1987 as a B-1 Squadron

Lineage

  • Organized as 37 Aero Squadron on 13 Jun 1917
Demobilized on 15 Apr 1919
  • Reconstituted, and redesignated 37 Pursuit Squadron, on 24 Mar 1923
Activated on 1 Sep 1933
Redesignated 37 Attack Squadron on 1 Mar 1935
Inactivated on 31 Jan 1938
  • Redesignated 37 Bombardment Squadron (Medium) on 6 Dec 1939
Activated on 1 Feb 1940
Redesignated 37 Bombardment Squadron, Medium, on 9 Oct 1944
Inactivated on 26 Nov 1945
  • Redesignated 37 Bombardment Squadron, Light, on 29 Apr 1947
Activated on 19 May 1947
Inactivated on 10 Sep 1948
  • Redesignated 37 Bombardment Squadron, Light, Night Intruder, on 8 May 1952
Activated on 10 May 1952
Redesignated 37 Bombardment Squadron, Tactical, on 1 Oct 1955
Inactivated on 25 Jun 1958
  • Redesignated 37 Bombardment Squadron, Heavy, on 16 Jun 1977
Activated on 1 Jul 1977
Inactivated on 1 Oct 1982
  • Activated on 1 Jan 1987
Redesignated 37 Bomb Squadron on 1 Sep 1991.

Assignments

Attached to the 17th Bombardment Wing, 8 Jun 1957-25 Jun 1958

Bases stationed

Aircraft operated

Operations

See also

References

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

External links

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