341st Bombardment Squadron
The 341st Bombardment Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was last assigned to the 4038th Strategic Wing. It was last stationed at Dow Air Force Base, Maine, where it was inactivated on 1 February 1963.
| 341st Bombardment Squadron | |
|---|---|
Boeing B-52G Stratofortress in early 1960s SAC markings | |
| Active | 1942–1945; 1946–1963 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | heavy bomber |
| Engagements | European Theater of Operations |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Insignia | |
| 341st Bombardment Squadron emblem | |
| 341st Bombardment Squadron emblem (World War II) | |
The squadron was first activated in 1942 as a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress squadron, assigned to the 97th Bombardment Group. After training in the United States, it was one of the first units to deploy to the European Theater of Operations. Following the invasion of North Africa, the squadron moved to the Mediterranean Theater of Operations, where it earned two Distinguished Unit Citations. Following V-E Day, it returned to the United States and was inactivated.
The squadron was again activated as an element of Strategic Air Command in 1946. It flew a series of Boeing bombers in the strategic deterrent role until inactivating.