70th Troop Carrier Squadron
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| 70th Troop Carrier Squadron | |
|---|---|
C-47 Skytrain dropping supplies to ground forces in New Guinea | |
| Active | 1943–1946; 1947–1950 |
| Country | |
| Branch | |
| Role | Airlift |
| Engagements | Southwest Pacific Theater[1] |
| Decorations | Philippine Presidential Unit Citation[1] |
| Insignia | |
| 70 Troop Carrier Sq emblem[note 1][1] | |
The 70th Troop Carrier Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was last assigned to the 433d Troop Carrier Group, based at Cleveland Municipal Airport, Ohio. It was inactivated on 3 October 1950.
World War II
Aerial transportation during World War II; airborne assault at Aparri, Luzon, 23 June 1945.