24th Aero Squadron
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The 24th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I. The squadron was assigned as an Army Observation Squadron, performing long-range, strategic reconnaissance over the entire length of the United States First Army sector of the Western Front in France. After the 1918 Armistice with Germany, the squadron was assigned to the United States Third Army as part of the Occupation of the Rhineland in Germany. It returned to the United States in August 1919 and was demobilized.
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24th Aero Squadron
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24th Aero Squadron
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Spad XIII, 1919
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Dayton-Wright DH-4, 1918–1919
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Salmson 2A2, 1918
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Curtiss JN-4, 1917
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Lt. Harry A MillerCapt. Maury Hill
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Army Observation
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Squadron
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* Enemy Aircraft shot down: 12
* Enemy Balloons shot down: 0
* Total Enemy Aircraft Destroyed: 12
Notable pilots:
* Lt. Raymond P Dillon**, 4 aerial victories
* Lt. George E. Goldthwaite**, 1 aerial victory
* Lt. Spessard L. Holland*, 1 aerial victory
* Capt. Maury Hill**, 2 aerial victories
* Lt. John B. Lee*, 4 aerial victories
(* Observer/Gunner** Pilot )
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The 24th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I. The squadron was assigned as an Army Observation Squadron, performing long-range, strategic reconnaissance over the entire length of the United States First Army sector of the Western Front in France. After the 1918 Armistice with Germany, the squadron was assigned to the United States Third Army as part of the Occupation of the Rhineland in Germany. It returned to the United States in August 1919 and was demobilized. In 1921, the squadron was consolidated with the United States Army Air Service 24th Squadron. It later served in the Panama Canal Zone during World War II as the 24th Fighter Squadron under 6th Air Force. It has been inactive since October 1946.
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