| 10th Airborne Command and Control Squadron | |
|---|---|
,_USA_-_Air_Force_AN1131030.jpg) Boeing EC-135 landing at RAF Mildenhall | |
| Active | 1942–1944; 1951–1955; 1967–1957; 1970–1991 |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
| Role | command and control |
| Part of | United States Air Forces Europe |
| Nickname(s) | Skoshi Tiger (1966–1967) Silk Purse (1970–1991) |
| Engagements | Korean War Vietnam War |
| Decorations | Presidential Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Vietnamese Gallantry Cross with Palm |
| Insignia | |
| 10th Airborne Command and Control Squadron emblem |  |
| 10th Fighter Squadron, Commando emblem |  |
The 10th Airborne Command and Control Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit that flew airborne command post aircraft from RAF Mildenhall, England from January 1970 to December 1991. Through a unit consolidation in September 1985, the squadron has roots in units that participated in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War
The first predecessor of the squadron was the 10th Transport Squadron, which flew distinguished visitors to all areas of the globe where the Allies of World War II operated. It was disbanded in the spring of 1944 in a reorganization of Army Air Forces units.
The 10th's second predecessor was the 10th Liaison Squadron, which provided light airlift support to Fifth Air Force units during the Korean War, this squadron was inactivated in 1955.
The final predecessor was the 10th Fighter Squadron, Commando, which performed combat testing of the Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter from April 1966 until the planes were transferred to the Viet Nam Air Force in April 1967. These three units were consolidated into a single unit in September 1985.