Korean War Activation 108th Air Refueling Squadron



108th bombardment squadron - korean war activation formation, 1 april 1951


the unit ordered active service on 1 april 1951 result of korean war. unit assigned tactical air command @ langley afb, virginia. wing moved bordeaux-merignac air base, france first elements arriving in november 1951. 126th bw assigned united states air forces in europe. 10 november, bordeaux considered operational base , assigned 12th air force.


at bordeaux, 126th bw consisted of 108th, 168th , 180th bomb squadrons (light). aircraft marked various color bands on vertical stabilizer , rudder. black/yellow/blue 108th; black/yellow/red 168th, , black/yellow/green 180th. flew b-26 s training , maneuvers , stayed @ bordeaux ab until being transferred laon ab, france on 25 may 1952 remained balance of year.







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