History
The 56th conducted aerial transportation in Pacific Theater, and participated in the airborne assault on Nadzab, New Guinea, on 5 September 1943 during World War II.
The squadron provided training for aircrews in C-124 aircraft from 1966-1968. With the arrival of the Air Force's first C-5 Galaxy on 17 December 1969, the 56th became the first operational C-5 squadron in the Air Force. It has provided training and transition flying training for aircrews in C-5 aircraft since 1969. It also supported U.S. forces in Southeast Asia, April 1972-December 1974.
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