[2] The group flew antisubmarine patrols along the Pacific coast after the Attack on Pearl Harbor.

It began training with North American F-6 Mustangs in January 1945 for duty overseas.

It flew visual and photographic reconnaissance missions to provide intelligence for ground and air units.

[citation needed] It was inactivated in June 2019 and its personnel and equipment were transferred to the 319th Operations Group, which was simultaneously activated.

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