323d Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron
| 323d Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron | |
|---|---|
Boeing RB-47E Stratojet as flown by the squadron | |
| Active | 1942–1945; 1947–1948; 1949–1957 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Strategic reconnaissance |
| Engagements | European Theater of Operations |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Insignia | |
| 323d Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron emblem | |
| 323d Bombardment Squadron emblem | |
| World War II fuselage code | OR |
The 323d Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was last assigned to the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance Wing at Lockbourne Air Force Base, Ohio, where it was inactivated on 8 November 1957.
The squadron was first activated in 1942 as the 323d Bombardment Squadron. After training in the United States, it moved to the European Theater of Operations, where it participated in the strategic bombing campaign against Germany. It was awarded two Distinguished Unit Citations for combat in Germany. Following V-E Day, the squadron returned to the United States and was inactivated in late 1945.
The squadron was redesignated the 323rd Reconnaissance Squadron and activated at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryand, in 1947 moving to McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, where it was inactivated in 1948 without becoming operational. It was activated the following year at McGuire as the 323d Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron. It performed strategic reconnaissance missions until it was inactivated at Lockbourne.