 Reactivated in 1946 as a B-29 Superfortress bombardment squadron and trained in global bombardment operations flying simulated bombing missions over various cities, as well as performing intercontinental training missions over the Pacific and later to Europe.In June 1948 the first Consolidated B-36A Peacekeeper was delivered.Operated B-36s until 1958 when the squadron began conversion to the B-52 Stratoforterss.