Black Cats, the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron

The "Black Cats" have a long history starting with the CIA & Republic of China Air Force venture into overflights of mainland China in U-2s, then the "Black Cats" monikor was taken over by the then OL-OA, Osan AB, Korea, which was redesignated to 5 Reconnaissance Squadron, 9 Reconnaissance Wing.

History of the Black Cats

Squadron photo taken in May 1996

Sortie Genration Flight "B" Team photo

Photo of the Commander of the 5 Recon Sq. during 1995-1996

Biography of Lt. Col. Charles Wilson

Det 2 and 5 Recon Sq. insignia

The U-2 Deployed in Korea

Black Cats Blood Chit

30th Anniversary of the Black Cats Celebration

With Thanks to Lt. Col. Charles Wilson, a true "High Flyer"

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