2nd Observation Squadron

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Nichols Field, PI. Aircraft are the Thomas-Morse O-19. One famous face is that of future 4-star general Leon Johnson. A Medal of Honor recipient for leading the 44th Bomb Group when it attacked Ploesti, August 1, 1943. Johnson was with the 2nd at Nichols from 1932-35.

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