348th Strat Recon Squadron (SAC)

The 348th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron (SAC) traces its origins to World War II, when it was first activated as a bombardment unit. Reactivated during the early Cold War, the squadron became part of the Strategic Air Command (SAC), taking on the mission of strategic reconnaissance. Operating aircraft such as the RB-47 Stratojet, the 348th conducted long-range intelligence-gathering and surveillance missions, often penetrating Soviet airspace during periods of heightened tension. The unit played a vital role in SAC’s global reconnaissance network before being inactivated as technology and strategic needs evolved.