WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE
         
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337 Airlifters

  Airplanes & Aircrew
             
   
   
 
337th Airlift Squadron
 
Active 10 May 1949 - 1 February 1953
1 April 1953 - 1 July 1957
8 July 1958 - Present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
Type Airlift
Part of Air Force Reserve Command
22nd Air Force
439th Airlift Wing
439th Operations Group
Garrison/HQ Westover Air Reserve Base
Decorations Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm

 

 

Previous designations

  • 337th Troop Carrier Squadron, Medium (1949 – 1966)
  • 337th Military Airlift Squadron (1966 – 1972)
  • 337th Tactical Airlift Squadron (1972 – 1987)
  • 337th Military Airlift Squadron (1987 – 1992)
  • 337th Airlift Squadron (1992 – Present)

 

    Operations

  

   

History

The 337th served on active duty within the United States during Korean War from, 1951-1953, airlifting U.S. airborne forces and military equipment and supplies as needed. It trained for and flew airlift missions worldwide from, 1953-1957 and since 1958. At the end of 1989, it took part in Operation Just Cause, flying troops and equipment to Panama.

 

      

       Aircraft Flown

 
   
C-124 Globemaster II
C-119 Flying Boxcar

                C-46 Commando