0001 AIR TRANSPORT SQUADRON (MEDIUM) - Orginial Artwork;

[TLHorstead]

1st AIR TRANSPORT SQUADRON, MEDIUM - Approved 31 Oct 1969

This Insignia is current however the unit has been Resedignated as the 971st

Airborne Command & Control Squadron, and is currently Inactive

 

Note: This Squadron is not related to the 1st AIR TRANSPORT SQUADRON, HEAVY

 

Terry L Horstead

TSgt USAF, Retired

[TLHorstead]

On 19 Sept 1985, there Squadrons were consolidated to form the 971st Airborne Warning & Control Squadron under Department of the Air Force letter / MPM 662q 19 Sep 1985

 

1st Troop Carrier Squadron - Disbanded: 18 Dec 1945 (No Approved Insignia)

1st Strategic Support Squadron - Inactivated: 15 Jan 1959

1st Air Transport Squadron, Medium - Inactivated: 30 Jun 1971

 

New Designation is the 971st Airborne Warning & Control Squadron - Unit Remains Inactive