It participated in combat in the China Burma India Theater with the Liberator until V-J Day, earning a Distinguished Unit Citation in March 1945.

Dring the period in which Boeing B-29 Superfortress bombers operated from India, it also transported gasoline to forward bases in China.

[citation needed] The squadron engaged in strategic bombardment operations, attacking communications targets (roads, railroads, etc.

[citation needed] Primary targets were oil refineries, docks, depots, enemy airfields, marshalling yards, bridges, locomotive repair sheds, naval vessels, and troop concentrations.

The 493rd moved to Tezgaon Airfield, India, on 17 Jun 1944, and assumed a new mission: transporting high-octane gasoline over the Hump to bases in China.

[citation needed] The squadron proper began practice with Azon ("Azimuth only") manual command to line of sight bombs.

The Azon bombs were radio controlled and could be steered left or right, although their trajectory could not be changed to shorten or lengthen their flight to target.

[1][5] In early 1945 the squadron concentrated on attacks against the Burma-Thailand railroad, the most important line left to the enemy in Burma.

The squadron supported Operation FOX PETER II, the movement of the 31st Fighter-Escort Wing from the U.S. to Japan, in July 1952 using 11 KB-29Ps at Guam and Kwajalein to refuel some 58 F-84G fighters on their way to the Korean War.

This status lasted until 21 Aug 1963, when the 93rd ARS ceased standing alert and prepared to resume full-time KC-135 aircrew training.

This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency