The 961st flew radar surveillance missions along East Coast of the United States from , 18 December 1954 – 31 December 1969 . The squadron assisted with the coverage of salvage operations of downed Korean Air Lines Flight 007 , 1 – 10 September 1983 . It has served as the airborne command and control for the commander , United States Pacific Command and supported US forces counter air interdiction , close air support , search and rescue , reconnaissance , and airlift operations since 1980
Korean Air Lines Flight 007
Korean Air Lines Flight 007
961st Airborne Air Control Squadron