Details on the 154 Recce Sqdn please

RE: Details on the 154 Recce Sqdn please (Terry T.)

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:15:16 GMT

Re; 154th Weather Recon Sqd

I have found that sometimes the 154thWRS would use planes of different fighter groups, I have found them flying 1st, 14th & 82ndFG P-38s..I don't know if they had planes assigned to them, or they just borrowed what they needed?

Terry T.

RE: Details on the 154 Recce Sqdn please (jtabaco)

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:27:33 GMT

I have a draft history page at http://www.tabacofamily.com/jtabaco/AWRA/0154wrs.html

RE: Details on the 154 Recce Sqdn please (air nut)

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 07:11:31 GMT

Terry T., I can't be much help as the only info I have on this unit is from their "Squadron Diary" and none of the photos show any p-38 tail numbers. However one shot shows the last 3 digits on the gondola nose of "018" which would match one of your serial numbers. Sorry I can't offer more.

RE: Details on the 154 Recce Sqdn please (Terry T.)

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:31:23 GMT

These are the 154th WS P-38 I have
43-28768   P-38J-15-LO
43-28744   P-38J-15-LO
44-24065   P-38L-1-LO
42-67040   P-38H-5-LO
42-67029   P-38H-5-LO
42-104018 P-38J-15-LO
42-104263 P-38J-15-LO

Terry T.

RE: Details on the 154 Recce Sqdn please (air nut)

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 08:02:28 GMT

According to their squadron history published in 1946 they received their first fighter version p-38s in January or early February 1944 and operated the type to the end of the war. There is also a photo of a radar equipped F-5 they received later in the war. The history states they had 28 P-38 losses in action and accidents.

RE: Details on the 154 Recce Sqdn please (Terry T.)

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:16:40 GMT

I have them also flying P-38H, J & L models

Terry T.

RE: Details on the 154 Recce Sqdn please (shooshoobaby)

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 18:37:07 GMT

Alex -
Designated 154th WRS 5/12/44
Flew F - 4 , P - 38 G and J Models 1944 - 1945
Based at Bari.
2,153 Sorties - Losses unknown
P - 38s numbered 1 - 20
# 0n Nose and Outer Coolant Radiator Housing
Only one shown is P -38J #10
Serial # 43 - 28744
15th Air Force by Kenn Rust
Mike

Details on the 154 Recce Sqdn please (Alex Smart)

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:28:52 GMT

Hi,

Details wanted on the 154th Recce sqdn wanted please.

When did they start useing the F-5 and for how long ?
What Losses did the Squadron suffer of the F-5?

Any info on the F-5 serial numbers

Thanks
Alex