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Along with the 41st Electronic Combat Squadron, the unit accomplishes the Compass Call mission, providing capabilities in the realm of electronic warfare for the Air Force and poised for immediate deployment to specific theater contingencies. The unit's combat mission is to support tactical air, ground and naval operations by confusing the enemy's defenses and disrupting its command and control capabilities.
The squadron flies the Lockheed EC-130H aircraft, a specially configured version of the Air Force's C-130 transport. To execute its missions, the aircraft were modified with electronic countermeasures systems, specialized jamming equipment, the capability for air refuelling, as well as upgraded engines and avionics. Modifications made to the aircraft vary between the two squadrons, to help each squadron meet its specific mission-oriented needs.
The 43rd has a long history beginning 17 August 1917, as the 86th Aero Squadron. It served as part of the zone of advance in France during the latter part of World War I. Then in 1935, it was an observation squadron operating as part of the Air Corps Tactical School at Maxwell Field, Alabama. Beginning 7 December 1941, the squadron conducted patrols over the Hawaiian islands.
The squadron then switched yet again. As a combat mapping squadron, the unit's aircrews flew over Japanese held islands photographing and mapping the terrain and enemy positions. The 86th prepared the way for the taking of the Marshall Islands, Wake Island, Saipan, Guam, and Iwo Jima. Finally, in 1944, the squadron made the first photographic mosaics of Tokyo. The squadron was redesigned as the 43rd Reconnaissance Squadron (Long Range Photographic) in 1945 then was inactivated in 1946.
In January 1954, the 43rd was again activated, this time at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. The squadron was initially equipped with the Martin RB-57 Canberra. However, once the Air Force received enough Douglas RB-66B Destroyer to equip more than a single squadron, the squadron transitioned to the Destroyer.[3] It accomplished a night photographic mission. The unit was inactivated in 1959.
Redesignated the 43rd Electronic Combat Squadron, the unit was activated 6 June 1986, at Sembach Air Base, Germany. It served in Europe until 1991, then came to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and the 355th Wing on 1 May 1992, as the sister squadron to the 41st. The 43rd earned a combat streamer for its duties in World War I and six more for missions flown in the Pacific during World War II.
Lineageedit
86th Aero Squadron
Organized as the 86th Aero Squadron on 17 August 1917
Demobilized on 26 May 1919
Reconstituted and consolidated with the 86th Observation Squadron on 1 December 1936[1]
43d Electronic Combat Squadron'
Constituted as the 86th Observation Squadron and activated on 1 March 1935
Inactivated on 1 September 1936
Consolidated with the 86th Aero Squadron on 1 December 1936
Activated on 1 February 1940
Redesignated 86th Observation Squadron (Medium) on 26 February 1942
Redesignated 86th Observation Squadron on 4 July 1942
Redesignated 86th Reconnaissance Squadron (Bomber) on 31 May 1943
Redesignated 86th Combat Mapping Squadron on 13 November 1943
Redesignated 43d Reconnaissance Squadron, Long Range, Photographic on 16 June 1945
Inactivated on 22 February 1946
Redesignated 43d Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Night-Photographic on 14 January 1954A Douglas RB-66B Destroyer at the USAF Museum, Ohio.
Activated on 18 March 1954
Redesignated 43d Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Night Photo-Jet on 8 April 1956
Inactivated on 18 May 1959
Redesignated 43d Electronic Combat Squadron on 6 June 1986
Army Air Forces, Pacific Ocean Areas (later, United States Army Strategic Air Forces), 24 October 1944 (attached to VI Air Service Area Command after 24 October 1944, Detachment attached to 4th Reconnaissance Group, June–August 1945)
US Army Forces, Middle Pacific, 14 September 1945 (attached to 7th Fighter Wing)
Wheeler Field, Hawaii, 17 August 1942 - c. 28 June 1944 (detachment operated from Kwajalein, May 1944 - June 1944, and from Eniwetok, June 1944 - August 1944)
Saipan, 8 1 July 1944 - 6 November 1944 (air echelon, less Eniwetok detachment, at Wheeler Field to October 1944, and then at Kahuka Army Air Base, Hawaii)
Kahuka Army Air Base, Hawaii, 24 November 1944 (detachment operated from Puerto Princesa Airfield, Palawan, Philippines June 1945 - August 1945)
Wheeler Field, Hawaii, February 1946 - 22 February 1946
Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, 18 March 1954 – 18 May 1959
Sembach Air Base, Germany, 1 October 1986 – 31 July 1991
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, 1 May 1992 – present[1]
^ abcdefgDollman, TSG David (20 October 2016). "Factsheet 43 Electronic Combat Squadron". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency
Knaack, Marcelle Size (1978). Encyclopedia of US Air Force Aircraft and Missile Systems(PDF). Vol. 2, Post-World War II Bombers 1945-1973. Washington, DC: Office of Air Force History. ISBN0-912799-59-5. Retrieved 17 December 2016.* Maurer, Maurer, ed. (1982) [1969]. Combat Squadrons of the Air Force, World War II(PDF) (reprint ed.). Washington, DC: Office of Air Force History. ISBN0-405-12194-6. LCCN 70605402. OCLC 72556.
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This article s lead section may be too short to adequately summarize the key points Please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of all important aspects of the article January 2018 The 43d Electronic Combat Squadron is a United States Air Force unit Its current assignment is with the 55th Electronic Combat Group being stationed as a tenant unit at Davis Monthan Air Force Base Arizona as a geographically separated unit from its parent the 55th Wing at Offutt Air Force Base Nebraska It operates the EA 37B communications jamming aircraft 43d Electronic Combat Squadron43d Electronic Combat Squadron EC 130H Compass CallActive1917 1919 1935 1936 1940 1946 1954 1959 1986 1991 1992 presentCountry United StatesBranch United States Air ForceRoleElectronic combatPart ofAir Combat CommandGarrison HQDavis Monthan AFBNickname s BatsMotto s Veritatem Renunciamus Latin We Report the Truth 1955 1959 EngagementsWorld War IPacific Theater of World War IIDesert StormKosovo WarGlobal War on Terrorism 1 DecorationsAir Force Meritorious Unit AwardAir Force Outstanding Unit AwardInsignia43d Electronic Combat Squadron emblem notes 1 1 43rd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron emblem notes 2 2 The squadron is one of the oldest in the United States Air Force its origins dating to 17 August 1917 when it was organized at Kelly Field Texas It later served in France as part of the American Expeditionary Force during World War I The squadron saw combat during World War II and became part of Tactical Air Command during the Cold War Contents 1 Mission 2 History 3 Lineage 3 1 Assignments 3 2 Stations 3 3 Aircraft 4 References 4 1 Notes 4 2 BibliographyMission editThis section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed August 2021 Learn how and when to remove this message Along with the 41st Electronic Combat Squadron the unit accomplishes the Compass Call mission providing capabilities in the realm of electronic warfare for the Air Force and poised for immediate deployment to specific theater contingencies The unit s combat mission is to support tactical air ground and naval operations by confusing the enemy s defenses and disrupting its command and control capabilities The squadron flies the Lockheed EC 130H aircraft a specially configured version of the Air Force s C 130 transport To execute its missions the aircraft were modified with electronic countermeasures systems specialized jamming equipment the capability for air refuelling as well as upgraded engines and avionics Modifications made to the aircraft vary between the two squadrons to help each squadron meet its specific mission oriented needs History editThis section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed July 2015 Learn how and when to remove this message The 43rd has a long history beginning 17 August 1917 as the 86th Aero Squadron It served as part of the zone of advance in France during the latter part of World War I Then in 1935 it was an observation squadron operating as part of the Air Corps Tactical School at Maxwell Field Alabama Beginning 7 December 1941 the squadron conducted patrols over the Hawaiian islands The squadron then switched yet again As a combat mapping squadron the unit s aircrews flew over Japanese held islands photographing and mapping the terrain and enemy positions The 86th prepared the way for the taking of the Marshall Islands Wake Island Saipan Guam and Iwo Jima Finally in 1944 the squadron made the first photographic mosaics of Tokyo The squadron was redesigned as the 43rd Reconnaissance Squadron Long Range Photographic in 1945 then was inactivated in 1946 In January 1954 the 43rd was again activated this time at Shaw Air Force Base South Carolina The squadron was initially equipped with the Martin RB 57 Canberra However once the Air Force received enough Douglas RB 66B Destroyer to equip more than a single squadron the squadron transitioned to the Destroyer 3 It accomplished a night photographic mission The unit was inactivated in 1959 Redesignated the 43rd Electronic Combat Squadron the unit was activated 6 June 1986 at Sembach Air Base Germany It served in Europe until 1991 then came to Davis Monthan Air Force Base and the 355th Wing on 1 May 1992 as the sister squadron to the 41st The 43rd earned a combat streamer for its duties in World War I and six more for missions flown in the Pacific during World War II Lineage edit86th Aero Squadron Organized as the 86th Aero Squadron on 17 August 1917 Demobilized on 26 May 1919 Reconstituted and consolidated with the 86th Observation Squadron on 1 December 1936 1 43d Electronic Combat Squadron Constituted as the 86th Observation Squadron and activated on 1 March 1935 Inactivated on 1 September 1936 Consolidated with the 86th Aero Squadron on 1 December 1936 Activated on 1 February 1940 Redesignated 86th Observation Squadron Medium on 26 February 1942 Redesignated 86th Observation Squadron on 4 July 1942 Redesignated 86th Reconnaissance Squadron Bomber on 31 May 1943 Redesignated 86th Combat Mapping Squadron on 13 November 1943 Redesignated 43d Reconnaissance Squadron Long Range Photographic on 16 June 1945 Inactivated on 22 February 1946 Redesignated 43d Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron Night Photographic on 14 January 1954 nbsp A Douglas RB 66B Destroyer at the USAF Museum Ohio Activated on 18 March 1954 Redesignated 43d Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron Night Photo Jet on 8 April 1956 Inactivated on 18 May 1959 Redesignated 43d Electronic Combat Squadron on 6 June 1986 Activated on 1 October 1986 Inactivated on 31 July 1991 Activated on 1 May 1992 1 Assignments edit Unknown 17 August 1917 Advanced Air Service Depot September 1918 Unknown March 1919 26 May 1919 Air Corps Tactical School 1 March 1935 1 September 1936 Hawaiian Department 1 February 1940 Hawaiian Air Force later Seventh Air Force November 1940 Army Air Forces Pacific Ocean Areas later United States Army Strategic Air Forces 24 October 1944 attached to VI Air Service Area Command after 24 October 1944 Detachment attached to 4th Reconnaissance Group June August 1945 US Army Forces Middle Pacific 14 September 1945 attached to 7th Fighter Wing Twentieth Air Force 18 September 1945 attached to 7th Fighter Wing Seventh Air Force 1 January 1946 22 February 1946 attached to 7th Fighter Wing 432d Tactical Reconnaissance Group 18 March 1954 363d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing 8 February 1958 18 May 1959 attached to 432d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing c 1 February 1959 7 April 1959 66th Electronic Combat Wing 1 October 1986 31 July 1991 355th Operations Group 1 May 1992 1 55th Electronic Combat Group 2006 present Stations edit Kelly Field Texas 17 August 1917 Scott Field Illinois 24 September 1917 Garden City New York 26 February 5 March 1918 Shoreham by Sea England 25 March 11 August 1918 St Maixent Replacement Barracks France 15 August 1918 Romorantin Aerodrome France c 25 August 1918 Vavincourt Aerodrome France 4 September 1918 Behonne Advance Air Depot France 18 September 1918 Bordeaux France c 9 March 1919 unknown Camp Lee Virginia c 23 26 May 1919 Maxwell Field Alabama 1 March 1935 1 September 1936 Wheeler Field Hawaii 1 February 1940 Bellows Field Hawaii 15 March 1941 Hilo Airport Hawaii June 1942 Wheeler Field Hawaii 17 August 1942 c 28 June 1944 detachment operated from Kwajalein May 1944 June 1944 and from Eniwetok June 1944 August 1944 Saipan 8 1 July 1944 6 November 1944 air echelon less Eniwetok detachment at Wheeler Field to October 1944 and then at Kahuka Army Air Base Hawaii Kahuka Army Air Base Hawaii 24 November 1944 detachment operated from Puerto Princesa Airfield Palawan Philippines June 1945 August 1945 Wheeler Field Hawaii February 1946 22 February 1946 Shaw Air Force Base South Carolina 18 March 1954 18 May 1959 Sembach Air Base Germany 1 October 1986 31 July 1991 Davis Monthan Air Force Base Arizona 1 May 1992 present 1 Aircraft edit Included Thomas Morse O 19 during period 1935 1936 In addition to O 47 1940 1943 Douglas B 18 Bolo 1942 1943 included Martin B 12 1940 1942 O 49 1941 1942 and Douglas A 20 Havoc Douglas A 24 Banshee Taylorcraft L 2 Aeronca L 3 Culver PQ 8 and Martin AT 23 Marauder 1943 Principally Consolidated F 7 Liberator 1944 1945 Martin RB 57 Canberra 1954 1956 Douglas RB 66 Destroyer 1956 1959 EC 130H Compass Call 1987 1991 1992 2024 4 EA 37B Compass Call 2024 present 1 References editNotes edit Explanatory notes Approved 5 November 1987 Approved 5 November 1987 Citations a b c d e f g Dollman TSG David 20 October 2016 Factsheet 43 Electronic Combat Squadron Air Force Historical Research Agency Retrieved 23 November 2018 Maurer pp 197 198 Knaack p 419 43rd ECS Transitions to EA 37B Bibliography edit nbsp This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency Knaack Marcelle Size 1978 Encyclopedia of US Air Force Aircraft and Missile Systems PDF Vol 2 Post World War II Bombers 1945 1973 Washington DC Office of Air Force History ISBN 0 912799 59 5 Retrieved 17 December 2016 Maurer Maurer ed 1982 1969 Combat Squadrons of the Air Force World War II PDF reprint ed Washington DC Office of Air Force History ISBN 0 405 12194 6 LCCN 70605402 OCLC 72556 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 43rd Electronic Combat Squadron amp oldid 1223859036, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
