22nd Troop Carrier Squadron

The 22nd Troop Carrier Squadron was activated in 1942 as part of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Initially assigned to the 374th Troop Carrier Group, the squadron operated primarily in the Southwest Pacific Theater, providing vital airlift support, including paratrooper drops, cargo transport, and medical evacuations. Flying aircraft such as the Douglas C-47 Skytrain, the squadron played a crucial role in numerous Allied campaigns, including operations in New Guinea and the Philippines. After the war, the unit underwent several redesignations before its eventual inactivation.