459th Airlift Squadron
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The 459th Airlift Squadron is part of the 374th Airlift Wing at Yokota Air Base, Japan. It operates the UH-1N Iroquois and the C-12J Huron aircraft, performing passenger transport (including VIPs), aeromedical evacuation and search and rescue missions.[3]
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459th Airlift Squadron | |
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Active | 1942–1944; 1944–1945; 1952–1952; 1966–1970; 1975–1993; 1993–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Airlift |
Part of | Pacific Air Forces |
Garrison/HQ | Yokota Air Base |
Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Presidential Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
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459th Bombardment Squadron emblem[lower-alpha 3][1] |
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