6091st Recon Squadron

The 6091st Recon Squadron was a United States Air Force unit activated during the Korean War to conduct aerial reconnaissance missions. Established in 1950, the squadron operated primarily out of bases in Japan and South Korea, flying unarmed reconnaissance aircraft over enemy territory to gather vital intelligence on North Korean and Chinese movements. The unit's operations played a crucial role in providing real-time battlefield information for United Nations forces, often at great risk to its crews. The 6091st Recon Squadron was inactivated following the end of major hostilities, but its contributions were instrumental in shaping air reconnaissance tactics for future conflicts.