56th Rescue Squadron
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The 56th Rescue Squadron is part of the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy.[2] The squadron was previously assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, England. It operates HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters conducting search and rescue missions.
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56th Rescue Squadron | |
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Active | 1952–1960; 1972–1975; 1988–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Search and Rescue |
Part of | United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa |
Garrison/HQ | Aviano Air Base |
Decorations | Presidential Unit Citation (United States) Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[1] |
Insignia | |
56th Rescue Squadron emblem (approved 31 March 1989)[1] |
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