336th Fighter Squadron
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| 336th Fighter Squadron | |
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 336th Fighter Squadron |
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| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Fighter |
The 336th Fighter Squadron (336 FS) is an American fighter squadron that was initially established under the 4th Fighter Group (4 FG) of the Eighth Air Force during World War II. Today, the unit is still active under the 4th Fighter Wing of the United States Air Force.
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[edit] Early history
The 336 FS was constituted on 22 August 1942 and activated on 12 September 1942. The initial cadre of pilots and aircraft were absorbed from 133 Squadron of the Royal Air Force (one of the famed Eagle Squadrons).
[edit] World War II
On September 23, 1942 the 4 FG moved to its initial airfield at Debden; however, the 336 FS moved to a satellite field at Great Sampford. They conducted operations from there until rejoining the group at Debden on 30 October 1942.
[edit] Aircraft
- Spitfire Vb (Sep 42 - 1 April 43)
- P-47 Thunderbolt
- P-47C (10 March 43 - Feb 44)
- P-47D (Jun 43 - Feb 44)
- P-51 Mustang
- P-51B (25 February 44 - war's end)
- P-51D (Jun 44 - war's end)
- P-51K (Dec 44 - war's end)
- F-80 Shooting Star
- F-86 Saber
- F-100 Super Saber
- F-105 Thunderchief
- F-4D Phantom
- F-4E Phantom
- F-15E Strike Eagle
[edit] Notable Members
- Don Gentile
- Fred Glover
- John Godfrey
- James Goodson
[edit] References
Freeman, Roger A. The Mighty Eighth War Diary (1990) Motorbooks International
——— The Mighty Eighth: A History of the Units, men and Machines of the US 8th Air Force (1991) Motorbooks International
——— The Mighty Eighth War Manual (1991) Motorbooks International
