664th Radar Squadron

The 664th Radar Squadron was a United States Air Force unit activated in 1949 as part of the Air Defense Command’s efforts during the early Cold War period. Initially stationed at Belleville Air Force Station, Illinois, the squadron was tasked with operating radar systems to detect and track potential enemy aircraft, providing vital information for continental air defense. Throughout its service, the 664th Radar Squadron contributed to the network of ground-based radar stations that protected North American airspace against possible Soviet bomber incursions. The unit was inactivated in 1968 as advances in technology and changes in strategic priorities led to the reorganization of air defense assets.