435th Bombardment Squadron, Heavy

40th Reconnaissance Squadron formed on 14 Mar 1942 by authority of War Department but apparently without formal constitution and activation. Redesignated 435th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) on 22 Apr 1942. Inactivated on 1 Apr 1944, Redesignated 435th Bombardment Squadron (Very Heavy). Activated on 1 Apr 1944. Inactivated on 10 May 1944. Activated on 7 Jul 1944. Inactivated on 28 May 1946.

Insignia approved on 6 May 1943. Australian made, hand embroidered on wool.

Stations. Townsville, Australia, 14 Mar-c. 15 Nov 1942; Pocatello, ID, c. 30 Dec 1943; Pyote AAB, TX, 5 Jan 1943-1 Apr 1944. Great Bend AAFld, TX, 1 Apr-10 May 1944. Dalhart AAFld, TX, 7 Jul 1944; Great Bend AAFld, KS, 10 Dec 1944-19 Jun 1945; Kadena, Okinawa, 5 Aug 1945-28 May 1946.