The 480th Bombardment Squadron (Medium), part of the 336th Bombardment Group (Medium), was constituted on 9 Jul 1942, and was activated on 15 July 1942.
MISSION: Served as a replacement training unit (RTU) for B-26 medium bomber crews from Sep 1942 to Apr 1944.
Inactivated 1 May 1944.
STATIONS:
MacDill Field, FL.
Ft. Myers Army Air Field, FL.
Avon Park, FL.
Lake Charles Army Air Field, LA
HONORS:
Service Streamer, American Theater (WWII)
COMMANDERS:
Capt. Alfred D. Belsma, 15 Jul 1942.
Capt. Chesley I. Swann, 16 Jul 1943.
Maj. Gerald J. Crosson, 8 Sep 1943 - 1 May 1944.
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