42nd TRS

The 42nd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (42nd TRS) was a United States Air Force unit with a distinguished history in aerial reconnaissance. Activated during World War II, the squadron provided vital photographic intelligence in support of Allied operations in the European Theater, flying aircraft such as the P-38 Lightning and later the F-5 variant. After the war, the 42nd TRS was reactivated and served in various capacities during the early Cold War period, transitioning to jet-powered reconnaissance aircraft. The squadron was inactivated in the late 20th century, leaving a legacy of excellence in tactical reconnaissance and intelligence gathering.