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antiaircraft guns subjected the bombers to powerful concentrations of antiaircraft fire on their way to the target, over the target, and after their breakaway. Intense, accurate fire from flak boats on the flight to and from the target caused more damage. Approximately 56 Japanese fighters attacked the 5th and its two sister squadrons. The
American strike destroyed Kawasaki's industry, but the squadrons of the 9th Bomb Group paid a heavy price. Four of the group's 33 B-29s crashed during the mission. Six other sustained heavy damage.
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Strategic Reconnaissance Wing on 25 April 1949 and activated it on 1 May. The Air Force also activated and redesignated the 9th Bomb Group and its subordinate squadrons, making them the 9th Reconnaissance Group, and the 1st, 5th and 99th Reconnaissance Squadrons. The 5th Reconnaissance Squadron's new home was Fairfield-Suisan (later Travis) AFB, California. For the next 11 months, squadron crewmembers flew RB-29s on visual, photographic, electronic, and weather reconnaissance missions.
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Crewmemebers trained and practiced incessantly to achieve and maintain the high state of readiness needed to fulfill their demanding and vital mission. They then spent alternating weeks in Alert Sites, ready to launch their bombers at a moment's notice. For its role in testing a new deputy-commander organizational concept to improve
America's immediate retaliatory strike capability, the 5th received an Air Force Outstanding Unit Award in 1958. It maintained alert during the
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Strategically located, Kawasaki's industrial area was heavily defended, both on the flanks and surrounding the target area. This made the approach, bomb run, and breakaway extremely hazardous. Adding to the danger, squadron pilots flew the 1,500 miles from Tinian to Japan low-level, over water, at night. Severe turbulence along the way affected the mechanical navigation equipment, but the bombers held their course.
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By 1966, however, the B-47 was obsolete, replaced by the newer, larger B-52 Stratofortress. On 25 June the 9th Bomb Wing and its subordinate units inactivated at
Mountain Home AFB. Although the 9th immediately activated at Beale AFB, California as the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, only the 1st
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The following year, B-47 "Stratojets" replaced the 5ths B-29s. For the next twelve years, the squadron served as an important element in the
Strategic Air Command's nuclear deterrent force. Massive retaliation became a cornerstone of national policy and an effective deterrent to perceived threats.
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The squadron was largely demobilized on Tinian during the fall of 1945. Remained in
Western Pacific, assigned to Twentieth Air Force. Moved to Clark Field in the Philippines on 15 April 1946. It relocated to Harmon Field on Guam on 9 June 1947, by which time it was largely a paper organization with
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to the 9th
Observation Group and assigned the squadron to the group the following year. Throughout the 1920s and early 1930s the 5th flew routine observation and training missions and participated in air shows. Squadron pilots flew a variety of World War I-vintage aircraft, including the DH-4, O-1,
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Following World War II, the
National Security Act of 1947 established the U.S. Air Force as a sister service of the Army and Navy. The concurrent establishment of major commands within the Air Force brought wholesale realignments, including creating new wings with subordinate groups and squadrons.
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The squadron won a second
Distinguished Unit Citation the following month. Effectively mining the Shimonoseki Straits and the waters around the harbors of northwest Honshu and Kyushu would block sea traffic on the Inland Seas and isolate important northern ports. By laying mines in the seas around
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When the 9th Wing moved to Beale AFB in 1966, it became the parent organization for the SR-71 "Blackbird." Ten years later the U-2 "DragonLady" joined the 9th. The wing was the home for both
America's high altitude, manned, reconnaissance aircraft. In 1986, the 5th activated and rejoined the 9th
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On 1 April 1950, the Air Force again redesignated the 9th Wing and its subordinate squadrons. The squadron again became the 5th Bomb Squadron. In February 1951 the Air Force placed all flying squadrons directly under the wing. On 19 June 1952 the 9th Bomb Group inactivated. The 5th continued to
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Re-equipped with incendiary bombs, the squadron returned to attack Tokyo's wooden structures that housed Japan's war industry, American bombers kept up a relentless attack on Japanese aircraft factories, chemical plants, naval bases, and airdromes throughout the final months of the war. Despite
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The squadron recruited, screened, and trained U-2 pilots to fly operational missions around the world. Because the U-2 is so unique and difficult to fly, the instructor-to-student ratio was one-to-one. For the next four years, 5th pilots taught students at Beale AFB and also flew operational
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The squadron continued attacking urban areas with incendiary raids until the end of the war in August 1945, attacking major Japanese cities, causing massive destruction of urbanized areas. It also conducted raids against strategic objectives, bombing aircraft factories, chemical plants, oil
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Attacking according to the bombing plan, the 5th Bomb Squadron was in the last run over the target. By then the Japanese defenders were fully alerted and knew the approximate bombing altitude and direction of the attack. Exceptionally close coordination between the enemy searchlights and
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Conditions were so difficult on two of the missions the squadron earned Distinguished Unit Citations. First, on 15–16 April 1945, the 5th and other 9th Bomb Group units attacked the industrial area of Kawasaki, Japan. Kawasaki provided vital components for Tokyo and Yokohama's industry.
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In the mid-1930s, as tensions increased in Europe, the United States began to expand its air arm. On 1 March 1935, the Army re-designated the 5th Observation Squadron as the 5th Bombardment Squadron. Soon after the re-designation, the squadron received new
708:. It replaced the 9th Reconnaissance Wing's Detachment 2 at Osan AB, Korea. Detachment 2, the "Blackcats," had operated from Osan AB since 1976. The 5th had a "real world" mission-flying classified reconnaissance in Korea and the Far East.
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in which two U.S. officers lost their lives. The unit provided continuous coverage of the area during the tense period that followed. Since 1976, surge operations have been conducted many times due to heightened tensions on the
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mission. The squadron was the recipient of the 1995 Lockheed Advanced Development Corporation Hughes Trophy, distinguishing the unit as Best Reconnaissance Squadron in the 9th Reconnaissance Wing and was also nominated for the
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Japan, the Allies hoped to isolate Japan's main islands and deprived them of resources from conquered territories in China, Manchuria, and Korea. The mines would also prevent reinforcement of Japanese-held islands.
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refineries, and other targets in Japan. The squadron flew its last combat missions on 14 August, when hostilities ended. Afterwards, its B-29s carried relief supplies to Allied prisoner of war camps in Japan and
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established after the United States entry into World War I in April 1917. It consisted of warehouses, barracks, fifteen hangars and other structures. Eventually over eighty JN-4s were used for training.
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missions around the world. When the Air Force removed the SR-71 from active service in 1990, however, U-2 pilot training moved to the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron and the 5th again inactivated.
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In July 1918, as part of a re-organization of training squadrons in the United States, it was disbanded and replaced by Squadron "A", Souther Field which continued the flight training mission.
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stiff opposition – heavy and light antiaircraft fire, search lights, flak boats, and fighter planes – squadron aircraft inflicted heavy damage on Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, Tokyo, and other cities.
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The flying training at Souther Field continued until November 1919 when the War Department deactivated the field and sold its surplus airplanes to the public. One of the planes was sold to
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fly B-29s from Fairfield-Suisun AFB until 1 May 1953. After the Strategic Air Command assumed jurisdiction over Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, the Air Force Moved the 9th Bomb Wing there.
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sensors. The unit has maintained a 98 percent mission effectiveness rating, despite challenging weather and a long logistics trail. Significant past events include the 1976
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visited the detachment to honor the unit for its outstanding contribution to the security of the country. In addition to its real world mission, the unit has flown
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incident, brigade airplanes sunk a modern, German-made battleship. General Mitchell proclaimed the era of battleships had ended and the age of airpower had begun.
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bombers. The B-10, a small bomber best suited for coastal defense, could out-fly the best Army pursuit plane of its day. In 1938, the 5th switched to the larger
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Charles P. Wilson II flew the first ever U-2S operational mission. Additionally, in 1995 the U-2 flew the 2000th
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1769:"VI Bomber Command In Defense Of The Panama Canal 1941 – 45"
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445:'s predecessor. In 1928, the Army attached the
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1678:Combat Squadrons of the Air Force, World War II
399:. The squadron was equipped with war surplus
1002:9th Operations Group, 1 October 1994 – present
911:5th Strategic Reconnaissance Training Squadron
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410:In May 1921, the 5th was attached to General
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904:Discontinued and inactivated on 25 June 1966
722:Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
366:one of thirty-two Air Service training camps
18:5th Reconnaissance Squadron (disambiguation)
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797:Reconstituted, and consolidated with the
1605:Alae Supra Canalem: Wings Over the Canal
1146:, California, 1 July 1986 – 30 June 1990
717:Advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar System
561:Army Air Force School of Applied Tactics
240:5th Reconnaissance Squadron morale patch
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1152:, South Korea, 1 October 1994 – present
970:for operations, 6 May − 3 October 1921)
303:missions. It carries out missions for
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680:and 99th squadrons activated with it.
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533:The Squadron received a single Boeing
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1489:Robertson, Patsy (19 February 2015).
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1542:Air Force Historical Research Agency
1042:, Virginia, 6 May − 26 October 1921)
1622:Hennessey, Juliette A. (May 1958).
1026:, Georgia, 1 May − 11 November 1918
450:O-2, A-3, B-6, and several others.
395:, New York, it was assigned to the
350:Aviation Section, U.S. Signal Corps
225:5th Reconnaissance Squadron emblem
1773:Planes and Pilots of World War Two
843:Squadron A, Souther Field, Georgia
787:Squadron A, Souther Field, Georgia
336:DH-4 at Souther Field Georgia 1918
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1551:US Army Order of Battle 1919–1941
1491:"5 Reconnaissance Squadron (ACC)"
1356:. Osan Air Base. 26 February 2007
1104:, 28 December 1944 – 6 March 1946
498:. Their route took them first to
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1907:United States Air Force Warfare
1715:Ravenstein, Charles A. (1984).
1303:List of American Aero Squadrons
1213:Curtiss O-39 Falcon (1928–1936)
1195:Curtiss O-11 Falcon (1928–1936)
1128:Fairfield-Suisun Air Force Base
1124:, 9 June 1947 – 20 October 1948
792:Demobilized on 11 November 1918
518:, Nicaragua and thence back to
1216:Curtiss A-3 Falcon (1928–1936)
966:, 20 August 1920 (attached to
876:Inactivated on 20 October 1948
831:(Observation) on 14 March 1921
528:Panama Coast Artillery Command
389:United States Army Air Service
53:A 5th Reconnaissance Squadron
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2629:United States Army Air Forces
1675:Maurer, Maurer, ed. (1982) .
1643:Maurer, Maurer, ed. (1983) .
1354:"5th Reconnaissance Squadron"
873:, Very Heavy on 28 March 1944
309:United States Pacific Command
57:performing a low approach at
1250:North American B-25 Mitchell
1134:Mountain Home Air Force Base
1114:, Philippines, 14 March 1946
403:Bs. The squadron moved to
1262:Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
1244:Consolidated B-24 Liberator
1082:, Florida, 13 February 1944
1032:, New York, 24 October 1919
968:1st Provisional Air Brigade
935:Activated on 1 October 1994
928:5th Reconnaissance Squadron
921:Inactivated on 30 June 1990
866:(Heavy) on 20 November 1940
859:(Medium) on 6 December 1939
810:5th Reconnaissance Squadron
416:1st Provisional Air Brigade
258:5th Reconnaissance Squadron
202:Distinguished Unit Citation
187:World War II (Asia/Pacific)
35:5th Reconnaissance Squadron
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2126:93rd Air Ground Operations
1074:Brooksville Army Air Field
1048:, Panama, 13 November 1940
901:, Medium on 2 October 1950
609:, and other points in the
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2156:505th Command and Control
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1285:(1986–1990, 1994–present)
1268:Boeing B-29 Superfortress
1080:Pinecastle Army Air Field
1076:, Florida, 7 January 1944
1068:Pinecastle Army Air Field
1064:, Friday, 31 October 1942
824:Organized 24 October 1919
733:Korean Demilitarized Zone
447:99th Observation Squadron
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1548:Clay, Steven E. (2011).
1283:Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady
1198:Douglas O-25 (1928–1936)
1092:, Texas, c. 9 March 1944
1070:, Florida, 15 April 1943
918:Activated on 1 July 1986
899:5th Bombardment Squadron
892:5th Bombardment Squadron
871:5th Bombardment Squadron
864:5th Bombardment Squadron
857:5th Bombardment Squadron
850:5th Bombardment Squadron
836:5th Observation Squadron
803:5th Observation Squadron
799:5th Observation Squadron
675:Strategic Reconnaissance
431:1st Observation Squadron
2347:North Airfield (Tinian)
2337:Isely Airfield (Saipan)
1902:Cyberspace Capabilities
1603:Hagdedorn, Dan (1995).
1374:Hennessey, pp. 165, 192
993:after 10 February 1951)
894:, Heavy on 1 April 1950
736:"tree cutting" incident
698:9th Reconnaissance Wing
692:From the 1990s in Korea
443:9th Reconnaissance Wing
282:United States Air Force
272:. It is stationed at
262:9th Reconnaissance Wing
132:9th Reconnaissance Wing
104:United States Air Force
2357:West Airfield (Tinian)
2332:Harmon Airfield (Guam)
1538:public domain material
1270:(1944–1947, 1949–1954)
1090:Dalhart Army Air Field
1058:, c. 28 September 1941
481:Rio Hato Army Air Base
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291:The squadron operates
227:(approved 27 May 1924)
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2342:North Airfield (Guam)
1277:Boeing B-47 Stratojet
1096:McCook Army Air Field
1062:Orlando Army Air Base
981:9th Observation Group
974:9th Observation Group
654:Strategic bombardment
649:Strategic Air Command
573:Dalhart Army Airfield
554:Orlando Army Air Base
543:Trinidad Base Command
535:B-17B Flying Fortress
435:9th Observation Group
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317:Joint Chiefs of Staff
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2136:319th Reconnaissance
1887:612th Air Operations
1882:609th Air Operations
1877:601st Air Operations
1590:on 27 September 2013
1256:Martin B-26 Marauder
1144:Beale Air Force Base
1102:North Field (Tinian)
991:9th Bombardment Wing
952:3d Observation Group
930:on 21 September 1994
729:Multi-spectral image
702:Beale Air Force Base
669:Cuban Missile Crisis
581:B-29 Superfortresses
577:McCook Army Airfield
550:Antilles Air Command
500:San Jose, Costa Rica
439:9th Operations Group
397:3d Observation Group
295:aircraft conducting
266:Beale Air Force Base
136:9th Operations Group
25:5th Liaison Squadron
16:For other uses, see
2300:Kalaikunda Airfield
2225:Twentieth Air Force
1289:Northrop T-38 Talon
1020:, Texas, 5 May 1917
913:on 12 February 1986
596:Twentieth Air Force
526:, Commander of the
288:5th Aero Squadron.
2290:Dudhkundi Airfield
2250:Hsinching Airfield
2116:9th Reconnaissance
1842:Twelfth (Southern)
1816:Air Combat Command
1767:Conaway, William.
1747:on 23 October 2016
1190:Curtiss O-1 Falcon
958:Eastern Department
841:Consolidated with
838:on 25 January 1923
815:Authorized as the
713:Lieutenant Colonel
592:XXI Bomber Command
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2285:Chakulia Airfield
2268:Pengshan Airfield
2262:Kuinglai Airfield
2256:Kwanghan Airfield
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1852:Sixteenth (Cyber)
1564:978-0-98419-014-0
1264:(1944, 1949–1950)
1238:Douglas B-18 Bolo
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819:on 15 August 1919
817:5th Aero Squadron
778:5th Aero Squadron
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771:5th Aero Squadron
671:in October 1962.
524:Sanderford Jarman
496:Panama Canal Zone
460:Douglas B-18 Bolo
377:Charles Lindbergh
305:U.S. Forces Korea
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