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Headquarters Squadron (HQ Squadron)
U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF), 5th Air Force (5th AF), 43rd Bomb Group (43rd BG)
Background
The Headquarters Squadron (HQ Squadron) of the 43rd Bombardment Group (43rd BG), 5th Air Force (5th AF) in the U.S. Army Air Force.

Wartime History
On August 1, 1942 moves to Torrens Creek Airfield.

On September 14, 1942 moves to Port Moresby in New Guinea.

On March 4, 1944 moves to Nadzab Airfield.

References
Ken's Men Against The Empire The Illustrated History of the 43rd Bombardment Group During World War II Volume I: Prewar to October 1943 The B-17 Era (2016, 2019)
Ken’s Men Against The Empire - The Illustrated History of the 43rd Bombardment Group During World War II - Volume II: October 1943 to 1945 B-24 Era (2019)


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