| 52d Operations Group | |
|---|---|
 General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon of the group | |
| Active | 16 Jan 1941 – 7 Nov 1945 9 Nov 1946 – 6 Feb 1952 18 Aug 1955 – 1 July 1963 30 Sep 1968 – 31 Dec 1969 1 Apr 1971 – 31 July 1972 31 Mar 1992 – present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
| Type | Fighter |
| Part of | United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa 52d Fighter Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Spangdahlem Air Base |
| Nickname(s) | Yellow Tails (World War II) |
| Motto(s) | Seek, Attack, Destroy |
| Engagements | Mediterranean Theater of Operations Kosovo Campaign |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Insignia | |
| 52d Operations Gp emblem[note 1] |  |
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The 52d Operations Group is the flying component of the 52d Fighter Wing, assigned to the United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA). The group is stationed at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.
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