| 327th Airlift Squadron | |
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327h Airlift Squadron Patch |
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| Active | 11 April 1944 – 26 December 1945 29 May 1947 – 1 April 1951 14 June 1952 – 30 September 2007 |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Airlift |
| Part of | Air Force Reserve Command 22nd Air Force 913th Airlift Wing 913th Operations Group |
| Garrison/HQ | Naval Air Station Willow Grove |
| Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
The 327th Airlift Squadron (327 AS) was part of the 913th Airlift Wing at Naval Air Station Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. It operated C-130 Hercules aircraft supporting the United States Air Force global reach mission world wide.
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The 327th conducted aerial transportation in the China – Burma – India theater from, 28 August 1944 – c. 20 October 1945. It performed troop carrier training from, 1947 – 1951. It has supported airborne forces and performed worldwide airlift since 1952. The squadron deployed to Southwest Asia and performed airlift missions in support of the Gulf War, January – April 1991. It was controversially deactivated on 30 September 2007 after a lengthy and controversial closure process.
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