5th Liaison Squadron
| 5th Liaison Squadron | |
|---|---|
L-20 Beaver, last aircraft operated by the squadron, in Arctic markings | |
| Active | 1942–1946; 1947–1949; 1949–1952; 1952–1954 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army United States Air Force |
| Role | light reconnaissance and transport |
| Nickname(s) | Jungle Angels (CBI, World War II) |
| Engagements | China-Burma-India Theater |
| Insignia | |
| 5 Liaison Sq emblem | |
The 5th Liaison Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was first activated during World War II as the 5th Observation Squadron. It served as a training unit for cooperation with field artillery until 1942, when that mission was assumed by the artillery. After training in the United States, it deployed to India in 1944, where it served in combat as the 5th Liaison Squadron until V-J Day, returning to the United States for inactivation in 1946. The squadron was active in the United States as a liaison and a helicopter unit. It was last active at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska in 1954.