78th FG Recruiting

[Löwe]

The 78th Fighter Group is looking for recruits who want to fly in the CT, "Combat Theater"

We will fly USAAF fighters whenever possible. concentrating on the P-51, and P-47. We will also be flying the P-40, and P-38 , in some setups, as well as USN/USMC aircraft in some PTO scenarios. We currently fly in the CT at 9:00 PM CST on Tuesdays, and Thursdays. As well as 3:00 PM CST on Sunday afternoons.

 All are welcome to join, even if your brand new to the game. The only requirements are an account with Aces high, and a microphone. If interested contact me by e-mail at
Jvan325@hotmail.com

Or vist our website at Duxford_Eagles

[DiabloTX]

Hey Löwe, good luck with the new squad!  Look forward to seeing you in the air again if I can ever get back into a normal schedule that involves AH.

Skipper!

-Gilligan

PS - Any recruits that are looking for an allied squad, you can't go wrong with Löwe and the rest of the squad.

[Löwe]

Thanks Diablo.

Hurry back , there will prob be a recruiting frenzy over you.
Good Luck, keep in touch and lets us know what your plans are.

[68KO]

Organizational History Branch

       


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78th Fighter Squadron
Lineage

Organized as 78th Aero Squadron on 28 Feb 1918. Redesignated Squadron A, Taliaferro Field, TX, on 23 Jul 1918. Demobilized on 15 Nov 1918. Reconstituted, and consolidated (25 Apr 1933) with 78th Observation Squadron, which was constituted on 18 Oct 1927. Redesignated 78th Pursuit Squadron on 8 May 1929. Activated on 1 Apr 1931. Inactivated on 1 Sep 1937. Redesignated 78th Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor) on 22 Dec 1939. Activated on 1 Feb 1940. Redesignated: 78th Fighter Squadron on 15 May 1942; 78th Fighter Squadron, Single Engine, on 20 Aug 1943. Inactivated on 15 Oct 1946. Redesignated 78th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron on 11 Sep 1952. Activated on 1 Nov 1952. Redesignated: 78th Fighter-Bomber Squadron on 1 Apr 1954; 78th Tactical Fighter Squadron on 8 Jul 1958. Inactivated on 1 May 1992.  Redesignated 78th Fighter Squadron on 22 Dec 1993. Activated on 1 Jan 1994.

Assignments

Unkn, 28 Feb–15 Nov 1918. 20th Pursuit Group (attached to 6th Composite Group), 1 Apr 1931; 3d Attack Wing (attached to 6th Composite Group), 15 Jun 1932; 16th Pursuit Group, 1 Dec 1932–1 Sep 1937. 18th Pursuit (later, 18th Fighter) Group, 1 Feb 1940; 15th Fighter Group, 16 Mar 1943–15 Oct 1946. 81st Fighter-Interceptor (later, 81st Fighter-Bomber) Group, 1 Nov 1952 (attached to 81st Fighter-Interceptor Wing, c. 22 Apr 1954–7 Feb 1955); 81st Fighter-Bomber (later, 81st Tactical Fighter) Wing, 8 Feb 1955–1 May 1992. 20th Operations Group, 1 Jan 1994–.

Stations

Waco, TX, 28 Feb 1918; Taliaferro Field, TX, 28 Feb–15 Nov 1918. France Field, Canal Zone, 1 Apr 1931; Albrook Field, Canal Zone, 15 Oct 1932–1 Sep 1937. Wheeler Field, TH, 1 Feb 1940; Kaneoke, TH, c. 9 Dec 1941; Midway, 23 Jan 1943; Barking Sands, TH, 23 Apr 1943; Haliewa Field, TH, 31 Jul 1943; Stanley Field, TH, 6 Jan 1944; Mokuleia Field, TH, c. 1 Apr 1944; Bellows Field, TH, 8 Jun 1944–24 Jan 1945; South Field, Iwo Jima, 2 Mar 1945; Bellows Field, TH, 25 Nov 1945; Wheeler Field, TH, 9 Feb–15 Oct 1946. RAF Shepherds Grove, England, 1 Nov 1952; RAF Sculthorpe, England, 31 May 1956; RAF Shepherds Grove, England, 3 May 1957; RAF Woodbridge, England, 22 Dec 1958–1 May 1992. Shaw AFB, SC, 1 Jan 1994–.

Aircraft

Apparently included JN–4, JN–6, and perhaps S–4, during 1918. Not equipped, 1931–1932; P–12, 1932–1936; not equipped, 1936–1937. P–26, 1940; P–36, 1940–1941; P–40, 1941–1944; P–39, 1942; P–47, 1944–1945; P–51, 1944–1946. F–86, 1952–1955; F–84, 1954–1958; F–101, 1958–1966; F–4, 1965–1979; A–10, 1979–1992.

Operations

Pilot training, 28 Feb–15 Nov 1918. Patrols over the Pacific, Jan 1942–Dec 1944. Combat in Southwest Pacific, 10 Mar–14 Aug 1945.

Honors

Service Streamers. None.

Campaign Streamers. World War II: Central Pacific; Air Offensive, Japan; Air Combat, Asiatic-Pacific Theater.

Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamers. None.

Decorations. Distinguished Unit Citation: Japan, 7 Apr 1945. Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards: 1 Jul 1961–30 Jun 1963; 1 Jun 1966–31 May 1968; 1 Jul 1968–30 Jun 1970; 1 Jul 1976–30 Jun 1978; 1 Jul 1979–30 Jun 1981; 1 Jul 1981–30 Jun 1983; 1 Jun 1989–31 May 1991; 1 Jun 1991–(1 May 1992).

Emblem

On a Blue disc with a wide Yellow border a Bushmaster’s head proper. Approved on 14 Sep 1933 (K 8569).

For explanatory information on this element, click the link.



 


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I hope you like this?

[Löwe]

68KO.

Thanks I really appreciate it, that was a lot of typing. I don't know how to tell you this but , we represent the 78th Fighter Group, you gave us the history of the 78th Fighter Squadron , which served in the Pacific.

I really appreciate the effort bud, and it was great reading, even if it wasn't our group.  

[68KO]

78 Air Base Wing
Lineage

Established as 78th Fighter Wing on 24 Sep 1948. Activated on 16 Nov 1948. Redesignated 78th Fighter-Interceptor Wing on 20 Jan 1950. Inactivated on 6 Feb 1952. Redesignated 78th Fighter Wing (Air Defense) on 14 Sep 1956. Activated on 18Oct 1956. Inactivated on 31 Dec 1969. Redesignated 78th Flying Training Wing on 14 Apr 1972. Activated on 1 Dec 1972. Inactivated on 30 Sep 1977. Redesignated 78th Air Base Wing on 16 Sep 1994. Activated on 1 Oct 1994.

Assignments

Fourth Air Force, 16 Nov 1948 (attached to Western Air Defense Force, 10 Nov 1949–31 Jul 1950); Western Air Defense Force, 1 Aug 1950–6 Feb 1952. 28th Air Division, 18 Oct 1956; San Francisco Air Defense Sector, 1 Jul 1960; 28th Air Division, 1 Aug 1963; 26th Air Division, 1 Apr 1966; 27th Air Division, 15 Sep 1969; Tenth Air Force, 19 Nov–31 Dec 1969. Air Training Command, 1 Dec 1972–30 Sep 1977. Warner Robins Air Logistics Center,1 Oct 1994–.

Components

Group. 78th: 16 Nov 1948–6 Feb 1952; 18 Oct 1956–1 Feb 1961.

Squadrons. 82d: 1 Dec 1972–15 Jun 1976. 83d: 1 Feb 1961–1 Jul 1963; 1 Dec 1972–30 Sep 1977. 84th: 1 Feb 1961–31 Dec 1969. 498th: 30 Sep 1968. 3389th: 1 Jan 1974–30 Sep 1977.

Stations

Hamilton AFB, CA, 16 Nov 1948–6 Feb 1952. Hamilton AFB, CA, 18 Oct 1956–31 Dec 1969. Webb AFB, TX, 1 Dec 1972–30 Sep 1977. Robins AFB, GA, 1 Oct 1994–.

Commanders

Col George L. Usher, 16 Nov 1948; Col George H. Steel, 1 Apr 1950; Col Brian O’Neill, 12 Mar 1951; Col James W. Andrew, 1 Jul 1951–6 Feb 1952. Col Wilton H. Earle, 18 Oct 1956; Col George F. Ceuleers, 27 Jul 1957; Col Benjamin B. Cassiday, Jr., 16 Jul 1960; Col Harvey E. Henderson, 28 Jul 1960; Col William F. Barns, 12 May 1962; Col William S. Harrell, 1 Jul 1962; Col William C. Miller, 15 Jul 1964; Col Charles D. Chitty, Jr., 30 Jul 1964; Col Harry W. Shoup, 23 Jun 1965; Col Donald H. Lynch, 17 Jun 1968–1969. Brig Gen Stanley M. Umstead, Jr., 1 Dec 1972; Col Robert G. Liotta, 21 Aug 1973; Col Robert A. Owens, 19 Jul 1974; Col Harry A. Spannaus, 8 Jun 1976–30 Sep 1977.

Aircraft

F–51, 1949–1952; F–84, 1949–1952; F–89, 1951–1952. F–86, 1956–1958; F–89, 1956–1959; F–102, 1957–1960; F–104, 1958–1960; F–101, 1959– 1960, 1960–1968; F–106, 1959–1960, 1968–1969. T–37, 1972–1977; T–38, 1972–1977; T–41, 1972–1973.

Operations

Air defense of the Pacific coastal area, 1949–1952, and again in 1956–1969. Pilot training for both USAF and allied officers, 1972–1977.

Honors

Service Streamers. None.

Campaign Streamers. None.

Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamers. None.

Decorations. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award: 1 Jul 1968–30 Jun 1969.

Bestowed Honors. Authorized to display the honors earned by the 78th Fighter Group prior to 16 Nov 1948.

Service Streamers. None.

Campaign Streamers. World War II: Air Offensive, Europe; Normandy; Northern France; Rhineland; Ardennes-Alsace; Central Europe; Air Combat EAME Theater.

Decorations. Distinguished Unit Citations: Holland, 17–23 Sep 1944; Czechoslovakia, 16 Apr 1945.

Emblem

Per pale indented Azure and Gules in chief five chain lengths fesswise conjoined in fess, all within a diminished bordure of the like. Motto: ABOVE THE FOE. Approved for 78th Group on 26 Sep 1942 and for 78th Wing on 19 Mar 1958 (K 10210).



This is the info on the 78th group

[Löwe]

I think I know the book your using . It doesnt  have much in the way of the WWII info in it.

Try this place  http://www.web-birds.com/8th/78/78th

[Arlo]

Cutting and pasting from here: http://www.au.af.mil/au/afhra/wwwroot/rso/rso_index.html from what it looks like.

68 ... you may want to give these things a quick review before you paste `em. "Established as 78th Fighter Wing on 24 Sep 1948."

While this is an interesting source of information dealing with some of the USAF squadron lineages .... it's not all that inclusive.

For instance ... you won't find an 82nd, 83rd or 84th fighter squadron (the three squadrons that comprised the 78th FG) in those dropdown lists.

[DiabloTX]

WAY TO HIJACK A THREAD YOU MOH-RONNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!  ARE YOU HAPPY NOW ARLO????  DAMN YOU!!!  DAMN YOU TO HELL!!!!!   <---obligatory winkie!

[Löwe]

Arlo, was just trying to help out an amatuer historian. I appreciate the fact he was taking up for the 78ths good name. Well at least it was before I nabbed it . There is an unusal amount of traffic on this thread from you Navyators though.......... Fleet must be in.

[Arlo]

I love you guys. (says Arlo sneaking out the back door with a case of beer)

[Löwe]

Ugh hey Arlo dont drink that beer. 8th AF regulations require urine testing on all pilots. We were out of specimen bottles. So I told the flight surgeon have the guys use those old pilsner bottles I had left over from JG-3.

If I'm too late and you did drink it................. Let me know which ones tasted a lil spicier than the others.

[DiabloTX]

Originally posted by Löwe
Ugh hey Arlo dont drink that beer. 8th AF regulations require urine testing on all pilots. We were out of specimen bottles. So I told the flight surgeon have the guys use those old pilsner bottles I had left over from JG-3.

If I'm too late and you did drink it................. Let me know which ones tasted a lil spicier than the others.

Hey skipper, do you really think that Arlo can recognise the flavor of Lone Star beer??


-gilligan

[Löwe]

Punt

[Reschke]

With us Lowe the fleet is always in port. Remember we got kicked off our carrier because of "supply problems". I think it was because we kept taking beer up with us on patrol and they thought they could keep us out of the way on the ground. Little did they know we were headed for the hot spot.