622d Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron
The 622d Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron is a provisional United States Air Force unit, assigned to United States Air Forces Europe to activate or inactivate as needed. The squadron was first established during World War II as the 22d Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron. It served in the European Theater of Operations, where it earned a Distinguished Unit Citation and a French Croix de Guerre with Palm for its actions in combat.
| 622d Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron | |
|---|---|
A squadron Boeing KB-50D Superfortress carrying out the first triple-point refueling operation | |
| Active | 1942-1945; 1947-1949; 1955-1964; 2000–2004 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Air Refueling |
| Engagements | European Theater of Operations |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award French Croix de Guerre with Palm |
| Insignia | |
| 622d Air Refueling Squadron emblem (approved 15 June 1956) | |
| 22d Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron emblem | |
The unit was again active in the reserve as the 22d Reconnaissance Squadron from 1947 to 1949 but apparently was not equipped with its own aircraft. In 1985 the squadron was consolidated with the 622d Air Refueling Squadron.
The 622d Air Refueling Squadron served with Tactical Air Command at England Air Force Base, Louisiana from July 1955 until April 1964, refueling tactical fighers and other tactical aircraft. It was converted to provisional status in 2000 and operated from Istres le Tube Airfield.