150th Air Transport Squadron (Light)

  1956 to March 2008

  United States of America

TYPE: USAF unit

IATA/ICAO CODES: Nil

HEADQUARTERS: Newark, NJ (1956-1965), McGuire AFB, NJ (1965-2008)

OTHER NAMES: 150^th Aeromedical Evacuation Transport Squadron, Light (1957-1963), 150^th Air Transport Squadron, Heavy (1963-1966), 150^th Military Airlift Squadron (1966-1969), 150^th Aeromedical Airlift Squadron (1969-1973), 150^th Tactical Airlift Squadron (1973-1977), 150^th Air Refueling Squadron, Heavy (1977-1992), 150^th Air Refueling Squadron (1992-2008)

The 150^th Air Transport Squadron, Light was established as part of the New Jersey National Guard at Newark, NJ on 1 February 1956. It was initially equipped with Commandos, performing transport missions from Newark to various points in the Northeastern USA. In 1963, Commandos were retired in favor of the Lockheed C-121 Constellation, primarily to transport passengers  to Europe.

1956 to 1962

The 150^th was equipped with a fleet of C-46Ds, until they were replaced by C-121 long-range transport aircraft.

• Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando: 44-77537