| 11th Airlift Squadron | |
|---|---|
 11th Airlift Squadron Patch | |
| Active |
16 April 1942 - 1 April 1944 8 November 1956 - 2003 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Airlift |
| Motto(s) | "Aeromedical Evacuation" |
| Decorations |
 AFOUA |
The 11th Airlift Squadron (11 AS) was most recently part of the 375th Airlift Wing as Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. It operated C-9 Nightingale aircraft conducting medical evacuation missions.
History[]
The 11th ferried aircraft to modification centers and tactical units mostly within the Continental United States from, April 1942-March 1944. The squadron flew aeromedical evacuations from 1956, including transport of wounded Afghan soldiers and civilians from, 1986–1987.[1]
Operations[1][]
Previous designations[1][]
- 11th Air Corps Ferrying Squadron (1942–1943)
- 11th Ferrying Squadron (1943–1956)
- 11th Aeromedical Transport Squadron, Light (1956–1964)
- 11th Aeromedical Transport Squadron (1964–1966)
- 11th Aeromedical Airlift Squadron (1966–1993)
- 11th Airlift Squadron (1993 – Present)
Assignments[1][]
- 5th Ferrying Group (1942–1944)
- 1st Aeromedical Transport Group (1956–1964)
- 1405th Aeromedical Transport Wing (1964–1966)
- 375th Airlift Wing (1966–2003)
Bases stationed[1][]
- Hensley Field, Texas (1942)
- Love Field, Texas (1942–1944)
- Scott Air Force Base, Illinois (1956–2003)
Aircraft operated[1][]
- C-131 Samaritan (1956–1970)
- C-118 Liftmaster (1956–1970)
- C-9 Nightingale (1968–2003)
Notes[]
References[]
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