545th Bombardment Squadron
The 545th Bombardment Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was last assigned to the 384th Bombardment Wing at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, where it was inactivated on 1 September 1964.
| 545th Bombardment Squadron | |
|---|---|
384th Bombardment Wing B-47 Stratojet landing at Little Rock AFB | |
| Active | 1942–1946; 1947–1949; 1955–1964 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | medium bomber |
| Engagements | European Theater of Operations |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Insignia | |
| 545th Bombardment Squadron emblem (B-47 era) | |
| 545th Bombardment Squadron emblem (World War II) | |
| World War II fuselage code | JD |
The squadron was first activated during World War II as a heavy bomber unit. After training in the United States, it moved to England, where it participated in the strategic bombing campaign against Germany. It earned two Distinguished Unit Citations during combat over Europe. It remained in Europe after V-E Day, and was inactivated in France in 1946. The squadron was again active in the reserve from 1947 to 1949, but does not appear to have been fully manned or equipped.
The squadron was activated by Strategic Air Command at Little Rock in 1955, and served as part of SAC's strategic deterrent force until inactivating as SAC phased out the Boeing B-47 Stratojet.