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85th Troop Carrier Squadron, Medium

Operator Identification

  June 1949 to July 1957

  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: 85th Troop Carrier Squadron

SUBSEQUENT NAME: Nil

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Operator History

The 85th Troop Carrier Squadron, Medium was renamed from 85th 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 1 July 1957.

Commando Operations

1950 to 1957

Commandos Operated

Last edited: 15/04/2024