Brief HistoryThe 66th Rescue Squadron first took to the air on 14 November 1952 at Royal Air Base Manston, England, flying C-119 “Flying Boxcar” transports, H-19 “Chickasaw” helicopters and SA-16 “Albatross” seaplanes. The unit deactivated on 18 January 1958 and reactivated on 1 March 1991 flying