It became part of the 11th Bombardment Group based at Hickam Field, Hawaii. Initially flying Douglas B-18 Bolos, the squadron was converting to Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses when Hickam was attacked by Japanese carrier aircraft as part of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
It merged into the 11th Bombardment Group stationed at Hickam Field, Hawaii. Initially flying Douglas B-18 Bolos, the squadron was shifting to Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses when Hickam Field was attacked by Japanese aircraft as part of the Pearl Harbor assault.