544th Bomb Squadron

The 544th Bomb Squadron was activated in December 1942 as part of the 384th Bombardment Group during World War II. Flying B-17 Flying Fortresses from England, the squadron participated in strategic bombing campaigns over Nazi-occupied Europe, including key missions against industrial targets in Germany and occupied France. The unit earned two Distinguished Unit Citations for its courage and effectiveness in combat. After the war, the squadron was inactivated in 1946, but its legacy endures as part of the United States Air Force’s proud strategic bombing history.