345th Tactical Airlift Squadron

The 345th Tactical Airlift Squadron was a unit of the United States Air Force, originally activated during World War II. It was first established as the 345th Troop Carrier Squadron in 1949, operating primarily C-47 and later C-130 Hercules aircraft. The squadron played a key role in airlift operations during the Cold War, including support missions in Europe and Southeast Asia. The 345th was inactivated in the late 1970s as part of a broader Air Force restructuring, but its legacy endures as a testament to tactical airlift excellence.