1700 Air Transport Sq

The 1700th Air Transport Squadron was a United States Air Force unit activated in the early 1950s as part of the Military Air Transport Service (MATS). Stationed initially at Kelly Air Force Base, Texas, the squadron operated large transport aircraft such as the C-54 Skymaster and later the C-124 Globemaster II, supporting global airlift operations during the early Cold War. The unit played a vital role in transporting personnel, cargo, and medical evacuation missions, contributing to military readiness and logistical support across various theaters. The 1700th Air Transport Squadron was inactivated in 1957 as part of a broader reorganization of Air Force airlift units.