10th Tactical Reconnaissance Group
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F-6 Mustang of the 15th TRS at St. Dizler Airfield, Autumn 1944. This aircraft was flown by Captain John H. Hoefker, who used it to shoot down three enemy aircraft in June 1944. Captain Hoefker became the 10th PRG's first Ace, with credits of 8½ air victories, although he actually (unofficially) shot down 10.5 enemy aircraft. This Mustang survived the war only to be scrapped on 26 June 1946.
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| Active | 1941–1949; 1952–1957 |
| Country |
 United States |
| Branch |
 United States Air Force
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| Type | Combat Group |
| Role | Tactical Reconnaissance |
| Part of |
10th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing United States Air Forces in Europe |
| Motto(s) | ARGUS – Ceaseless Watch |
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| Decorations |
 Distinguished Unit Citation: France, 6–20 May 1944 |
| Insignia | |
| 10th Tactical Reconnaissance Group Emblem |  |
World War II (EAME Theater)
The 10th Tactical Reconnaissance Group is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Its last assignment was to the 10th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, stationed at Spangdahlem Air Base, West Germany. It was inactivated on 8 December 1957.
The 10th Tactical Reconnaissance Group's origins begin as the 73rd Observation Group, being Constituted on 21 August 1941. The 73d was activated on 1 September 1941 and assigned to First Air Force. Engaged in training activities, participating in the Tennessee Maneuvers at Camp Campbell, Kentucky in 1943. Underwent several re-designations as Reconnaissance group, then Tactical Reconnaissance Group. Equipped variously with A-20 Havocs; P-40 Warhawks; P-51 Mustangs as well as L-1 and L-4 light observation aircraft. After the end of the maneuvers, conducted movement to Key Field, Mississippi in preparation for overseas movement.
Reassigned to Third Air Force in December 1943 and redesignated as 10th Photographic Group (Reconnaissance) in December 1943.
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