Lineage. Constituted as 338 Fighter Squadron (Twin Engine) on 10 Sep 1942. Activated on 12 Sep 1942. Redesignated as: 338 Fighter Squadron, Twin Engine on 20 Aug 1943; 338 Fighter Squadron, Single Engine on 5 Sep 1944. Inactivated on 20 Aug 1946. Redesignated as 338 Reconnaissance Squadron, Very