421st Air Refueling Squadron
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"421st Bombardment Squadron" redirects here. For the 421st Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), see 847th Bombardment Squadron.
The 421st Air Refueling Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was last assigned to the 41st Air Division at Yokota Air Base, Japan, where it was inactivated on 18 February 1965.
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421st Air Refueling Squadron | |
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Active | 1944–1946; 1953–1965 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Air refueling |
Engagements | Pacific Ocean theater of World War II |
Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
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421st Air Refueling Squadron Emblem [lower-alpha 2] | |
421st Air Refueling Squadron Emblem[lower-alpha 3] | |
421st Bombardment Squadron, Very Heavy emblem[lower-alpha 4][1] |
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In 1985 the squadron was consolidated with the 421st Bombardment Squadron, Very Heavy, a World War II very heavy bombardment squadron that participated in the air offensive against Japan with Twentieth Air Force before moving to Clark Field, Philippines, where it was inactivated in 1946. Since consolidation the squadron has not been active.