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The 55th Fighter-Bomber Squadron began use of this emblem in 1952, but the 1932 emblem remained the official emblem of the squadron until 1991, when this emblem was formally approved for the 55th Tactical Fighter Squadron. Endicott, p.
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in the fall of 2001, and in the winter of 2002, deployed again in support of Operation Northern Watch. In late 2008, the 55th deployed to support Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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As the war progressed, the 55th performed escort and fighter-bomber missions supporting the Allied advance through Central Europe and the
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Special Order No. 93, dated 25 August 1917, National Archives, Ft Worth, TX, Subgroup E466, Box 1, File Special Orders 21–31 August 1917.
559:, Texas, flying airpower demonstrations and training operations in the P-51. It entered the jet age in February 1948, switching to the 840: 360: 286: 1512: 1466: 1427: 822: 427: 1698: 1560: 572: 234: 1891: 1209: 1086: 1066: 591: 1385: 1155: 1921: 1738: 1667: 1540: 1275: 1708: 855:
20th Fighter Group (later 20th Fighter-Bomber Group), 29 July 1946 (attached to 20th Fighter-Bomber Wing after 15 Nov 1952)
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The squadron is one of the oldest in the United States Air Force, its origins dating to 9 August 1917, being organized at
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Active Air Force Wings as of 1 October 1995 and USAF Active Flying, Space, and Missile Squadrons as of 1 October 1995
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squadron in only 60 days. It has since made numerous deployments to Southwest Asia, operating against threats in
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Robertson calls this the "39th Tactical Fighter Group", but the organization never had this designation.
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The 55th Fighter Squadron's roots trace back to 9 August 1917. Originally organized as the
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20th Fighter-Bomber Wing (later 20th Tactical Fighter Wing), 8 February 1955 (attached to
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RAF Upper Heyford, England, England, c. 1 June 1970 – 30 December 1993 (deployed to
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Aircraft is General Dynamics F-16C Block 50D serial 91-375, taken in December 2006.
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aircraft in 1931. The squadron moved several times in the next decade, flying the
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20th Pursuit Group (later 20th Fighter Group), 15 June 1932 – 18 October 1945
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Shaw Field (later Shaw Air Force Base), South Carolina, c. 25 October 1946
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Aircraft is General Dynamics F-16C Block 50D serial 98-3, taken in 2009.
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The 55th was in the skies over Europe by August 1943, operating from
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In January 1991, elements of the 55th deployed to Turkey during
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Aircraft is Republic F-84F-45-RE Thunderstreak, serial 52-6703.
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In the summer of 2000, the 55th deployed to Southwest Asia for
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The squadron has earned awards and recognition, including the
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Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, 1 January 1994 – present
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It reactivated again on 1 January 1994 at its present home,
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in June 1970. The next April, the 55th received its first
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air depot, France, 6 November 1918 – c. 8 February 1919
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20th Operations Group, 31 March 1992 – 30 December 1993
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Fighter squadrons of the United States Army Air Forces
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General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon (1997 – present)
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Washington, DC: Office of Air Force History. 1455:Combat Squadrons of the Air Force, World War II 868:20th Operations Group, 1 January 1994 – present 849:, 1 April 1931 (attached to 20th Pursuit Group) 340:aircraft conducting air superiority missions. 1561: 555:The 55th was reactivated on 29 July 1946, at 106:1917–1919; 1930–1945; 1946–1993; 1994–present 8: 1316: 1242: 1240: 1238: 1236: 1063:North American F-100 Super Sabre (1957–1971) 928:Hamilton Field, California, 9 September 1940 606:, helping contain Soviet threats to Europe. 1541:Shaw Air Force Base - 55th Fighter Squadron 1323:"Library: Fact Sheet 55th Fighter Squadron" 1314: 1312: 1310: 1308: 1306: 1304: 1302: 1300: 1298: 1296: 1203: 1201: 1199: 1197: 1195: 1193: 892:Issoudun Aerodrome, France, 4 November 1917 834:2d Air Depot, November 1918 – February 1919 571:in June 1952. The squadron switched to the 563:. In January 1950, it was redesignated the 551:55th Fighter-Bomber Squadron Republic F-84F 1766: 1568: 1554: 1546: 989:, Virginia, 19 November 1951 – 22 May 1952 913:Mather Field, California, 15 November 1930 965:RAF Wittering, England, c. 27 August 1943 962:, California, c. 1 January–11 August 1943 575:in 1957 and in 1958 was redesignated the 1321:Staff writer, no byline (10 July 2009). 1001:RAF Wethersfield, England, 27 April 1956 889:, New York, 21 September–13 October 1917 59:of all important aspects of the article. 1180: 1108: 971:, England, April 1944 – 11 October 1945 663:Award in 1999 and 2000, as well as the 1416:Air Force Combat Units of World War II 1356:Lineage in Robertson, except as noted. 1212:. Air Force Historical Research Agency 1158:. Air Force Historical Research Agency 992:RAF Wethersfield, England, 1 June 1952 635:Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II 567:. The squadron returned to England at 308:55th Pursuit Squadron emblem 1930-1932 278:55th Tactical Fighter Squadron emblem 75: 55:Please consider expanding the lead to 1210:"Factsheet 55 Fighter Squadron (ACC)" 1208:Robertson, Patsy (14 February 2008). 1008:, Turkey 31 August – 23 October 1990) 934:, North Carolina, c. 22 February 1942 650:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon 338:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon 7: 1378:Air Force Historical Research Agency 1270: 1268: 1266: 1264: 1262: 1260: 1258: 1256: 1156:"Factsheet 39 Air Base Wing (USAFE)" 1060:Republic F-84 Thunderjet (1948–1957) 1154:Stephens, Maj Tonia (8 June 2017). 1054:Lockheed P-38 Lightning (1943–1944) 766:, Single Engine on 5 September 1944 674:. It followed that deployment with 596:North Atlantic Treaty Organization 361:United States Air Forces in Europe 336:, South Carolina. It operates the 25: 883:Kelly Field, Texas, 9 August 1917 752:(Twin Engine) on 30 December 1942 707:(Construction) on 1 February 1918 428:Third Aviation Instruction Center 355:. The squadron saw combat during 1663:Air Force Technical Applications 1626: 1576: 1536:55th Fighter Squadron Fact Sheet 1372: This article incorporates 1367: 1048:Curtiss P-40 Warhawk (1940–1942) 980:Biggs Field, Texas, 29 July 1946 977:, New Jersey, 16–18 October 1945 700:(Construction) on 25 August 1917 625:55th FS F-16 over South Carolina 573:North American F-100 Super Sabre 378: 311: 299: 284: 269: 235:Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 133: 115: 84: 33: 1673:United States Air Force Warfare 1499:Ravenstein, Charles A. 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Index

55th Pursuit Squadron

lead section
summarize
provide an accessible overview

F-16C Fighting Falcon
Shaw AFB
United States
United States Air Force
Fighter
Air Combat Command
Shaw Air Force Base
Operation Overlord
Battle of the Bulge
Desert Storm
Distinguished Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Gabby Gabreski




20th Fighter Wing
Shaw Air Force Base
General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Kelly Field
American Expeditionary Forces
Issoudun Aerodrome
World War II

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