Illinois National Guard 108th Air Refueling Squadron



108th os north american o-47b 39-108-04, @ midway airport, 1942


in june 1927 108th aero squadron re-activated, , designated 108th observation squadron, 33d division aviation @ chicago municipal airport, illinois. in july 1927 unit received federal recognition; squadron authorized 16 officers, 74 enlisted , assigned pt-1 trusty aircraft. during ensuing years, membership in 108th observation squadron coveted assignment. applicants said have been on waiting lists as 4 years prior being called.


in 1930, douglas o-2h biplanes assigned 108th observation squadron, followed douglas o-38 biplanes in 1935. no less george c. marshall member of 33d division november 1933 august 1936 senior instructor. during next 10 years, 108th performed outstanding civic service state of illinois, dropping medicine , relief supplies many of towns in central , southern illinois isolated floodwaters, tornadoes, , fires. captain wilson v. newhall, later become first chief of staff of illinois air national guard awarded distinguished service medal during flood duty, in 1937, member of 108th observation squadron.







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