149th Fighter Squadron
military unit
The 149th Fighter Squadron is a unit of the Virginia Air National Guard's 192d Fighter Wing housed at Joint Base Langley–Eustis, Virginia. The unit was formed in World War II as the 328th Fighter Squadron, before being redesignated as the 149th after the end of that war. The squadron has flown a succession of aircraft during its history and was the first Air National Guard fighter squadron to fly the F-22 Raptor.
History
World War II
Formation and training in the United States
The squadron was activated at Mitchel Field, New York, although its formation occurred at Bradley Field, Connecticut. and it trained with Republic P-47 Thunderbolts at various bases in the northeast United States. While training, the squadron also served in the air defense of the northeast as part of the New York Fighter Wing. In mid-June 1943, the squadron moved to Camp Kilmer and sailed on the RMS Queen Elizabeth for England on 1 July.
Combat in the European Theater
The squadron flew its first combat mission on 9 September 1943. It concentrated on flying escort missions for VIII Bomber Command heavy bombers participating in the strategic bombing campaign against Germany. From 20 February to 25 February 1945, it flew cover for bombers involved in the Big Week campaign against the German aircraft manufacturing industry.
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