 
This Week in History
“This Week in History” is a weekly recounting of historical events which shaped today’s U.S. Air Force.
June 12, 1942 saw the first American mission against a European target. Twelve U.S. Army Air Force B-24 Liberator bombers attacked the oil refineries in Ploesti, Romania. Allied Forces attacked Ploesti throughout the war because it was a Nazi supplier of equipment and oil. The Liberator’s great range made it particularly suited for such missions. This feature also made the airplane suitable for long over-water missions in the Pacific Theater. More than 18,000 Liberators were produced. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Posted: 6/13/2013
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AC-130U Spooky Gunship
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ian Nims, a loadmaster with 4th Special Operations Squadron, stands in front of an AC-130U Spooky gunship for an engine start check on the flightline on Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 14, 2013. Once all engine checks are completed, the pilot clears the loadmaster to close the doors and prepare to takeoff.
(U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. John Bainter)
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Posted: 3/27/2013
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319th Special Operations Squadron
319th Special Operations Squadron emblem significance
Blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations.
Yellow refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel.
The dragon represents valiant defender, valor and protection.
The horse is symbolic of the unit's readiness for all employments.
The stylized globe symbolizes the squadron's area of operation being global in nature.
The 319th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) mission is to provide intra-theater support for special operations forces. To accomplish the mission, they use the U-28A, a variation of the Pilatus PC-12. The aircraft has a crew of two, but can be flown by one pilot. The plane was selected for its versatile performance and ability to operate from short and unimproved runway surfaces. It's certified to land on dirt and grass strips, and is equipped with weather radar and a suite of advanced communications and navigation gear.
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Posted: 12/14/2012
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319th Special Operations Squadron
1st Lt. Aaron S. Chamberlain, a combat systems officer with the 319th Special Operations Squadron, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla. stands with a 319th SOS U-28 airplane on the Hurlburt Field flightline. Chamberlain recently surpassed one thousand combat hours over 190 sorties, a relatively rare occurrence for a lieutenant. (DoD photo by Tech. Sgt Vanessa Valentine) RELEASED
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Posted: 12/14/2012
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319th Special Operations Squadron
A group photo of the 319th Special Operations Squadron, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla. taken Dec. 5, 2012. The 319th SOS recently returned from the first-ever unit deployment for the 1st Special Operations Wing. (DoD photo by A1C Hayden Hyatt) RELEASED
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Posted: 12/14/2012
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Honorary Commanders Change of Command
A MC-130H Combat Talon II refuels a CV-22 during a flight over the Soundside Club at Hurlburt Field, Sept. 21, 2012. The flight was part of an air power demonstration for new Hurlburt Field honorary commanders. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. John Bainter)
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Posted: 9/25/2012
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CV-22 Osprey Crash
Local emergency responders extinguish the fires caused by the CV-22
Osprey crash that occurred at Eglin Range at 6:45 p.m. June 13, 2012. Eglin
and Hurlburt Field firefighters reacted quickly to control the flames from
spreading and causing further damage to the local environment. (U.S. Air
Force photo/Airman First Class Christopher Williams) Released
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Posted: 6/14/2012
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Eight crew chiefs are recognized as Dedicated Crew Chiefs at the 1st Special Operations Squadron on Eglin Air Force Base, April 2, 2012. DCCs are chosen based on leadership ability, initiative and technical proficiency. (U.S Air Force photo/Senior Airman Eboni Reams)
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Posted: 4/3/2012
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AC-130U Spooky
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sean McGuirk, a hydraulics technician for 4th Aircraft Maintenance unit, checks wires behind the tire of an AC-130U Spooky on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 12, 2012. A 4th AMU Airman provides maintenance support for the AC-130U Spooky gunships at home and down range. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Williams)(Released)
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Posted: 1/18/2012
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AC-130U Spooky
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sean McGuirk, a hydraulics technician for 4th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, interacts with fellow Airman during aircraft maintenance on an AC-130U Spooky on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 12, 2012. The 4th AMU maintainers perform on-equipment flightline tasks; pre- and post-flight serviceability inspections; and aircraft system repair and minor modifications helping to ensure aircraft return safely. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Williams)(Released)
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Posted: 1/18/2012
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