3d Search Attack Squadron

The 3d Search Attack Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Its last assignment was with the 1st Search Attack Group, based at Langley Field, Virginia. It was inactivated on 10 April 1944.

History

Tested electronic equipment and trained crews for its use in antisubmarine operations; antisubmarine patrols, Jan until late 1943.

Lineage

Constituted 2d Search Attack Squadron on 7 December 1942

Assignments

1st Sea-Search Attack Unit (later Search Attack Group), 10 December 1942 – 10 April 1944.

Stations

Langley Field, Virginia, 10 December 1942 – 10 April 1944

Aircraft

B-18 Bolo, 1942–1943
B-24 Liberator, 1943–1944