317th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron
The 317th Fighter Interceptor Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit, last assigned to Aerospace Defense Command, at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, where it was inactivated on 31 December 1969.
| 317th Fighter Interceptor Squadron | |
|---|---|
317th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron F-102 Delta Dagger | |
| Active | 1942–1945; 1947–1969 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Interceptor |
| Part of | Aerospace Defense Command |
| Motto(s) | ' |
| Engagements | Mediterranean Theater of Operations |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Insignia | |
| Patch with the 317th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron emblem | |
| 317th Fighter Squadron emblem | |
The squadron was first activated as the 317th Fighter Squadron during World War II. After training in the United States, it deployed to North Africa. In combat operations in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations. It was withdrawn from combat from September to December 1943 while it equipped with different aircraft and moved from Africa to Italy. It earned two Distinguished Unit Citations before returning to the United States for inactivation.
The squadron returned to service as an air defense unit in 1947, serving in that role until inactivated in 1969.