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In January 1918 a new numbering scheme for aero squadrons was set up. Numbers 1–399 would be for Aero Service Squadrons (AS). 400–599 Aero Construction Squadrons (ACS), 600–799 Aero Supply Squadrons and 800–1099 Aero Repair Squadrons. Non-notable support squadrons are not listed.
A B-24 with squadron code 2C, denoting the 838th Bombardment Squadron of the 487th Bombardment Group (tail Square P) A B-17 with squadron code LL, denoting the 401st Bombardment Squadron of the 91st Bombardment Group (tail Triangle A) A B-17 with squadron code VE, denoting the 532d Bombardment Squadron of the 381st Bombardment Group (tail ...
The United States Air Force and its predecessors include a number of specialized Air Force Squadrons. These units vary widely in size and may include several hundred enlisted airmen commanded by an officer in the rank of captain to lieutenant colonel. A squadron may include two or three subordinate flights.
Pages in category "Service squadrons of the Air Service, United States Army" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Pages in category "Squadrons of the United States Army Air Service" The following 56 pages are in this category, out of 56 total. ... 840th Aero Squadron; A.
74th Aero Squadron; 81st Aero Squadron; 85th Aero Squadron; 87th Aero Squadron; 88th Aero Squadron; 89th Aero Squadron; 90th Aero Squadron; 92d Aero Squadron; 96th Aero Squadron; 99th Aero Squadron; 100th Aero Squadron; 102d Aero Squadron; 104th Aero Squadron; 108th Aero Squadron; 109th Aero Squadron; 110th Aero Squadron; 111th Aero Squadron ...
A squadron in an air force, or naval or army aviation service, is a unit comprising a number of military aircraft and their aircrews, usually of the same type, typically with 12 to 24 aircraft, sometimes divided into three or four flights, depending on aircraft type and air force. [1] In most armed forces, two or more squadrons will form a ...
Finally, a numeral, preceded by a dash, is the unique number of the squadron within its class. Thus, for example, VP-1 is the designator for Patrol Squadron One, where the "V" stands for Heavier-than-Air and the class letter "P" stands for Patrol, while ZP-1 is the designator for Airship Patrol Squadron One, with the "Z" indicating Lighter-than ...