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10th Tactical Reconnaissance Group
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The 10th Tactical Reconnaissance Group is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Its last assignment was to the 10th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, stationed at Spangdahlem Air Base, West Germany. It was inactivated on 8 December 1957.
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![]() F-6 Mustang of the 15th TRS at St. Dizler Airfield, Autumn 1944.[1] This aircraft was flown by Captain John H. Hoefker, who used it to shoot down three enemy aircraft in June 1944. Captain Hoefker became the 10th PRG's first Ace, with credits of 8½ air victories, although he actually (unofficially) shot down 10.5 enemy aircraft. This Mustang survived the war only to be scrapped on 26 June 1946. | |
Active | 1941–1949; 1952–1957 |
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Type | Combat Group |
Role | Tactical Reconnaissance |
Part of | 10th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing United States Air Forces in Europe |
Motto(s) | ARGUS – Ceaseless Watch |
Engagements | ![]() World War II (EAME Theater)
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Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation: France, 6–20 May 1944 |
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10th Tactical Reconnaissance Group Emblem | ![]() |
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