SQUADRON
LEADER
In 1954, Yeager returned to operational flying as he took over command of
the 417th Fighter Bomber Squadron. A component of the 50th Fighter Bomber
Wing, his unit was first stationed at Hahn Air Base, in Germany, and then
Toul-Rosiere, in France. The squadron flew F-86H Sabres and transitioned from
air defense to a tactical nuclear mission while under his command. Selected
to lead the wing’s team in all the European gunnery meets, Yeager typically
won top individual honors in these events and ultimately led the team to victories
in the U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) championships in 1955 and 1956.
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