History
As the 27th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, the unit was assigned to Third Air Force (Jul 1942-Nov 1943) in the southeastern United States. It provided aerial support for training ground forces. Later, as the 167th Liaison Squadron the unit served in the European Theater with Ninth Air Force flying courier flights with army group headquarters in areas to rear of front lines during 10 Mar-May 1945.
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