84th Troop Carrier Squadron, Medium
Operator Identification
United States of America
TYPE: USAF unit
IATA/ICAO CODES: Nil
HEADQUARTERS: Chicago Orchard, IL (1949-1950), Shaw AFB, SC (1950), Brady Field, Japan (1950-1952), Chicago O'Hare, IL (1952-1957)
ASSIGNMENTS: 437th Troop Carrier Group (1949-1957)
FORMER NAME: 84th Troop Carrier Squadron
SUBSEQUENT NAME: 84th Airlift Flight (when reactivated 1993)
Operator History
The 84th Troop Carrier Squadron, Medium was renamed from 84th Troop Carrier Squadron in June 1949 during the military buildup leading to the Korean War. The squadron had its origins in World War II, during which it conducted airborne assaults on Normandy, Southern France, Holland, and Germany using Douglas C-47 Skytrains.
From 1950, the squadron converted to the Commando, and its history pretty much follows the one of its parent 437th Troop Carrier Group.
After serving in Japan during the Korean War, the squadron was inactivated on 16 November 1957.
Commando Operations
1950 to 1957
Last edited: 01/02/2024