62 TCS

The 62nd Troop Carrier Squadron (62 TCS) was activated in 1942 as part of the United States Army Air Forces. During World War II, the unit played a vital role in airborne operations, including the invasion of Sicily, the Normandy landings (D-Day), and the airborne assault on Southern France, providing transport and resupply for Allied forces. Flying C-47 Skytrain aircraft, the 62 TCS was recognized for its outstanding performance in delivering paratroopers, towing gliders, and evacuating wounded personnel. After the war, the squadron was inactivated, but its legacy endures as a distinguished airborne transport unit.