323d Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron
The 323d Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Its last was assigned to the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, stationed at Lockbourne Air Force Base, Ohio. It was inactivated on 8 November 1957.
| 323d Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron | |
|---|---|
Boeing RB-47E Stratojet as flown by the squadron | |
| Active | 1942–1945; 1947–1948; 1949–1957 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Strategic reconnaissance |
| Engagements | European Theater of Operations |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Insignia | |
| 323d Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron emblem | |
| 323d Bombardment Squadron emblem | |
| World War II fuselage code | OR |
The squadron was first activated in 1942 as the 323d Bombardment Squadron. After training in the United States, it moved to the European Theater of Operations, where it participated in the strategic bombing campaign against Germany. It was awarded two Distinguished Unit Citations for combat in Germany. Following V-E Day, the squadron returned to the United States and was inactivated in late 1945.
The squadron was redesignated the 323d Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron and activated at McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey in 1947. Squadron elements deployed and again saw combat during the Korean War. It was inactivated at Lockbourne Air Force Base, Ohio in November 1957.