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485:, Twin Engine. However, no sooner had conversion to the P-38's been completed than the entire complement of P-38s was hangared and the unit activities ran down with the end of the war in Europe. The squadron ceased all flying activities in June, and the P-38s were stored in a hangar. By October 1945, the squadron was reduced to a non-operational administrative organization. Inactivated on 15 October 1946.
419:. The Wolfpacks, three or more subs together in a mission known as search and destroy, this led to the famous name and insignia "Wolfhounds". In the fall of 1942, the Germans reduced their submarine activity in the Caribbean region to concentrate its activity on the North Atlantic convoy route and the approaches to northwest Africa. With the withdrawal of submarines from the Caribbean region the
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408:. The mission was to provide air defense for the bomber and anti-submarine units that had been assembled there. The Puerto Rico-based elements of the Squadron went through a training program, which included maneuvers with Puerto Rican Infantry and Artillery units. Redesignated as the
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on 1 August 1994 following their inactivation at
Soesterberg Air Base in July. The squadron assigned to the 32nd Air Operations Group, formerly the 32nd Fighter Group, which was also redesigned on 1 August 1994. Both the group and the squadron were stationed at
544:(32nd FDS). The squadron designation was chosen by the USAF in light of the World War II ties by the squadron to the defense of Dutch possessions in the Caribbean, giving the unit a historical link to the Netherlands. The 32nd was assigned to the
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On 19 April 1994, the group furled its colors in formal ceremonies attended by members of the royal family and the
American ambassador. The 32nd Group's subordinate units were inactivated on 1 July and the group on 1 October 1994.
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and even shelled an oil refinery on the island. The
Squadron standardized on the P-39, and established detachments at Arecibo Field. The Squadron moved entirely to Arecibo by 19 February. Another detachment was established at
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586:) were added to the emblem, giving it its unique look. This unique honor was granted in recognition of the unit's contribution to the defense of The Netherlands and graphically illustrates the 32nd's close ties with the
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513:, to accept the offer of the American government to deploy a squadron of American military planes. The task of the squadron would be to provide a contribution to Dutch air defense, within the context of NATO. The
438:. The Squadron was further assigned to the Trinidad Detachment and VI Fighter Command, Antilles Air Command. However, despite the assignment to Antilles Air Command, a detachment of the Squadron was noted at
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Heraldry: On a light turquoise blue disc, border light yellow orange, edged black, a caricatured, brown and white wolf's head, with mouth open and fangs bared, dripping saliva, proper, white facing to the
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578:(32nd TFS), as part of the 36th Tactical Fighter Wing as a result of an Air Force–wide redesignation of tactical air units. In 1959, the 32nd received the signature "Royal", the crown and wreath of the
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was activated at
Soesterberg on 16 November 1989 and took over functions of old 32nd Squadron headquarters element and support flights (later squadrons) received support responsibilities.
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at Ponce Field, although several
Curtiss P-36As had been briefly assigned earlier during its first days on Puerto Rico. This strength remained essentially unchanged up to 7 December 1941.
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hosted the 71st TFS who had deployed to
Soesterberg as part of Coronet Sidewinder II. The 32nd TFS hosted the 71st TFS once more between 1 and 29 June 1984 as part of Coronet Hawk. The
743:) for the 32nd TFS arrived at Soesterberg on 13 September 1978, with the last jets arriving on 17 January 1979. The 32nd TFS began receiving the more advanced F-15C in June 1980.
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from April 1991 until April 1993. Headquarters USAFE replaced the 32nd
Fighter Group on 1 July with the 632nd Air Base Squadron; its duty was to complete the closure actions.
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In the spring of 1994, USAFE received permission from HQ USAF to use the 32nd designation for the new 32nd Air
Operations Group. The 32nd Fighter Squadron was redesigned the
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782:, Poland, to West Germany after the pilot had ejected. The pilots were instructed to shoot it down over the North Sea however the MiG-23 ran out of fuel and
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deployed to
Soesterberg from 13 September to 20 December 1978 as part of Coronet Sandpiper to fulfil NATO's air defence commitment. The first two F-15As (
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529:. The first group of American airmen, compromised quartermasters and air traffic controllers, arrived at Soesterberg on 6 October 1954.
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on 15 May 1942, by the end of June the main body was still at
Arecibo, although the detachments at St. Thomas and Hato Field continued.
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after suffering an engine flame out, killing both crew members. On 19 October 1977, the USAF decided that the 32nd would receive the
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to the United States in June 1943, the 32nd remained in the Caribbean. On 3 August 1943, the squadron was transferred to the
878:(32nd FS). Between 9 June and 1 July 1992, the 60th Fighter Squadron deployed to Soesterberg as part of Coronet Volunteer.
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In 1989, the Dutch government allowed USAF to expand its headquarters unit at Soesterberg from squadron to group. The
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During the time the squadron was stationed in the Netherlands, it adopted the wreath used by squadrons of the
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crashed into the North Sea after its engines caught fire – the pilot ejected safely. The 32nd TFS hosted the
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On 4 July 1989, a pair of 32nd TFS F-15Cs scrambled to intercept what turned out to be an unoccupied
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36th Fighter-Day Group, 8 September 1955 (attached to 36th Fighter-Day Wing after October 1956)
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began re-equipping with the F-15A/B. On 1 November 1991, the unit was redesignated the
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1686:""Soesterberg we have a problem": the story of a pilotless Soviet MiG-23 over Belgium"
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aircraft. During its stay at Langley, the 32nd Pursuit Squadron flew a number of
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32nd Fighter Squadron P-39 with squadron emblem, Hato Field, Curaçao, March 1944
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36th Fighter-Day Wing (later 36th Tactical Fighter Wing), 8 December 1957
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1928:(reprint ed.). Washington, DC: Office of Air Force History.
852:, Turkey. On 28 January 1991, Capt. "Muddy" Watrous shot down an
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32nd Air Operations Group, 1 August 1994 – 1 November 2005
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between 7 and 10 January 1945, where it was to replace the
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in Great Britain, was detailed by the Headquarters of the
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Carazo, Manuel; Garcia González-Bárcena, José C. (2019).
450:. Effective 13 March 1944, the entire Squadron moved to
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Throughout 1978, the majority of Phantoms were flown to
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On 18 July 1958, the USAFE redesignated the unit as the
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Air operations squadrons of the United States Air Force
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in the Netherlands, providing air defence on behalf of
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536:, England without personnel or equipment. Its 28
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643:(32nd TFS) and reequipped the squadron with the
224:Patch with 32nd Tactical Fighter Squadron emblem
2013:. Washington, DC: Office of Air Force History.
1961:Combat Squadrons of the Air Force, World War II
209:Patch with 32nd Air Operations Squadron emblem
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1585:"F-15A/B/C/D assignment to 32nd TFS 1978–1994"
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1343:"F-100C serials 32nd FDS/TFS/FIS 1956–1960"
1253:"Air Force Personnel Services: Unit Awards"
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1531:. Madrid: Punto Rojo Libros. p. 143.
685:1974 F-4Es to replace their older models.
570:of the 32nd FIS in formation, circa 1960s.
489:Air defense in the Netherlands (1955–1994)
379:, the Squadron dispatched a detachment to
1056:Langley Field, Virginia, 18 November 1940
509:government agreed, at the instigation of
356:On 6 January 1941, the squadron moved to
77:Learn how and when to remove this message
1902:Alae Supra Canalem: Wings Over the Canal
1791:Sharpshooter – Military Aviation Journal
1740:Sharpshooter – Military Aviation Journal
1664:Sharpshooter – Military Aviation Journal
1639:Sharpshooter – Military Aviation Journal
1614:Sharpshooter – Military Aviation Journal
1557:Sharpshooter – Military Aviation Journal
1108:, Germany, 1 July 1994 – 1 November 2005
1059:Losey Field, Puerto Rico, 6 January 1941
466:and to perform reconnaissance missions.
454:in the Panama Canal Zone to replace the
40:This article includes a list of general
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1371:"TF/F-102A serials 32nd FIS 1960–1969"
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1031:Seventeenth Air Force, 1 November 1968
532:In September 1955, the 512th moved to
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1503:"Camp New Amsterdam, the Netherlands"
1024:86th Fighter-Interceptor Wing (later
387:began anti-shipping operations using
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1894:Air Force Historical Research Agency
812:Gulf War to inactivation (1990–1994)
469:The unit moved from France Field to
1047:Kelly Field, Texas, i February 1940
1009:XXVI Fighter Command, 13 March 1944
1006:Antilles Air Command, 3 August 1943
848:, August 1990 until March 1991, at
688:On 22 August 1977, F-4E Phantom II
383:, Puerto Rico. In early 1942, the
318:32nd Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor)
275:unit. Its last assignment was with
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870:In late 1991 and throughout 1992,
629:McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom IIs
499:North American F-100C Super Sabres
477:and prepare for the transition to
46:it lacks sufficient corresponding
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1403:"F-4E serials 32nd TFS 1969–1978"
1183:McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II
1165:North American F-100C Super Sabre
960:32nd Fighter-Interceptor Squadron
912:(Interceptor) on 22 December 1939
645:McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II
592:32nd Fighter-Interceptor Squadron
558:North American F-100C Super Sabre
430:With the departure of its parent
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1760:Leone, Dario (30 January 2014).
790:, Belgium, killing an occupant.
704:as part of Project Ready Eagle.
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458:. The squadron was placed under
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198:Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
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2005:Ravenstein, Charles A. (1984).
1684:Leone, Dario (3 October 2012).
1189:McDonnell Douglas F-15A/B Eagle
886:Air operations unit (1994–2005)
836:, after more than forty years,
462:, whose task was to defend the
1177:Convair TF/F-102A Delta Dagger
967:32nd Tactical Fighter Squadron
953:32nd Tactical Fighter Squadron
934:Inactivated on 15 October 1946
924:(Single Engine) on 15 May 1942
820:McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle
806:60th Tactical Fighter Squadron
733:94th Tactical Fighter Squadron
729:71st Tactical Fighter Squadron
641:32nd Tactical Fighter Squadron
576:32nd Tactical Fighter Squadron
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766:9th Tactical Fighter Squadron
751:McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle
340:aircraft for a short period.
18:32d Tactical Fighter Squadron
2315:406th Air Expeditionary Wing
1529:Torrejón during The Cold War
1255:. Air Force Personnel Center
1171:Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star
986:32nd Air Operations Squadron
917:Activated on 1 February 1940
892:32nd Air Operations Squadron
760:Between 7 and 23 June 1982,
702:McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
603:Convair F-102A Delta Daggers
568:Convair F-102A Delta Daggers
265:32nd Air Operations Squadron
94:32nd Air Operations Squadron
1857:"32nd Fighter Squadron III"
1229:Royal Netherlands Air Force
1117:Aircraft operated include:
1015:, 25 August-15 October 1946
993:Inactivated 1 November 2005
988:1 August 1994 and activated
795:32nd Tactical Fighter Group
601:received their first eight
588:Royal Netherlands Air Force
538:North American F-86F Sabres
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1832:"32nd Fighter Squadron II"
1159:North American F-86F Sabre
1081:Detachment operated from:
713:86th Tactical Fighter Wing
515:512th Fighter Day Squadron
194:Presidential Unit Citation
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2325:501st Combat Support Wing
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2041:The Wolfhounds Web-site:
1153:Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
1064:Detachment operated from
941:32nd Fighter-Day Squadron
865:Operation Provide Comfort
860:only victory of the war.
594:(32nd FIS) a year later.
542:32nd Fighter-Day Squadron
277:32nd Air Operations Group
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2310:100th Air Refueling Wing
800:On 25 April 1990, F-15C
479:Lockheed P-38 Lightnings
328:in Virginia to join the
211:(approved 2 August 1945)
123:8 Sep 1955 – 1 July 1994
121:1 Feb 1940 – 15 Oct 1946
1900:Hagdedorn, Dan (1995).
1715:Aviation Safety Network
1432:Aviation Safety Network
1147:Lockheed P-38 Lightning
979:Inactivated 1 July 1994
715:, while others went to
659:crashed on approach to
421:Antilles Air Task Force
291:as a fighter squadron.
273:United States Air Force
160:United States Air Force
125:1 Aug 1994 – 1 Nov 2005
61:more precise citations.
2214:Kleine Brogel Air Base
2189:Câmpia Turzii Air Base
1890:public domain material
1231:as part of its emblem.
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1589:Soesterberg Movements
1407:Soesterberg Movements
1375:Soesterberg Movements
1347:Soesterberg Movements
1319:Soesterberg Movements
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929:32nd Fighter Squadron
922:32nd Fighter Squadron
910:32nd Pursuit Squadron
876:32nd Fighter Squadron
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610:Seventeenth Air Force
597:On 17 December 1960,
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410:32nd Fighter Squadron
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2687:Antilles Air Command
2683:VI Air Force Service
2674:XXVI Fighter Command
2158:Spangdahlem Air Base
1787:"Deployments – 1992"
1736:"Deployments – 1990"
1660:"Deployments – 1986"
1635:"Deployments – 1984"
1610:"Deployments – 1982"
1553:"Deployments – 1978"
1135:Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
1100:Soesterberg Air Base
784:crashed into a house
717:Spangdahlem Air Base
633:Soesterberg Air Base
527:Soesterberg Air Base
475:43d Fighter Squadron
460:XXVI Fighter Command
456:52d Fighter Squadron
448:XXVI Fighter Command
436:Antilles Air Command
370:Bell P-39 Airacobras
344:Panama Canal Defense
285:Soesterberg Air Base
2843:91st Reconnaissance
2617:(Galápagos Islands)
1507:TheMilitaryStandard
1315:"32nd-F86F-serials"
1141:Bell P-39 Airacobra
1051:Brooks Field, Texas
908:Constituted as the
377:Pearl Harbor Attack
360:, on the island of
254:(1970 – April 1994)
2833:20th Troop Carrier
2808:72d Reconnaissance
2669:VI Fighter Command
2290:39th Air Base Wing
2167:Support facilities
1123:Curtiss YP-37 Hawk
976:on 1 November 1991
856:MiG-23 'Flogger',
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2300:52nd Fighter Wing
2295:48th Fighter Wing
2285:31st Fighter Wing
2264:Stuttgart Airport
2209:Izmir Air Station
2199:Chièvres Air Base
2194:Chabelley Airport
2153:Ramstein Air Base
2138:Incirlik Air Base
1129:Curtiss P-36 Hawk
1106:Ramstein Air Base
1053:, 1 February 1940
1026:86th Air Division
897:Ramstein Air Base
850:Incirlik Air Base
776:MiG-23M 'Flogger'
773:Soviet Air Forces
709:Ramstein Air Base
692:crashed into the
444:Panama Canal Zone
314:US Army Air Corps
281:Ramstein Air Base
271:, is an inactive
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