The squadron was activated in 1959 as a result of Strategic Air Command phasing out the B-47, and additional squadrons were activated as part of the consolation of Stratojet wings, and the replacement of the B-47 by B-52 Stratofortresses.
The squadron was activated in 1959. A result of Strategic Air Command-47, and additional squadrons were activated as part of the consolation of Stratojet wings. A result of Strategic Air Command-47, and additional squadrons were activated as part of the replacement of the B-47 by B-52 Stratofortresses. This Strategic Air Command was phasing out the B.