22 TAC Recon Squadron - MUO

The 22nd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (22 TAC Recon Squadron - MUO) was activated during World War II as part of the United States Army Air Forces, specializing in photographic and visual reconnaissance missions. Initially equipped with modified fighter and bomber aircraft, the squadron provided critical intelligence for Allied operations in both the European and Pacific Theaters. After the war, the unit continued its reconnaissance role during the early Cold War period, adapting to new technologies and missions. The squadron’s legacy is marked by its contributions to operational planning and battlefield awareness through timely and accurate aerial reconnaissance.