The 703d Helicopter Squadron is a United States Air Force unit, assigned to the 908th Flying Training Wing at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, where it was activated in July 2024 to conduct training o
MH-139A Grey Wolf
B-24 Liberators of the 445th Bomb Group on a mission over enemy-occupied territory
445th Bombardment Group B-24H Liberator showing the group Circle F tail marking
Major Jimmy Stewart, arguably the most recognizable face of the squadron
James Maitland Stewart was an American actor and military aviator. Known for his distinctive drawl and everyman screen persona, Stewart appeared in 80 films from 1935 to 1991. His films are considered
703d Helicopter Squadron
…Consolidated B-24 Liberator took place. The squadron moved to Sioux City Army Air Base, Iowa in July 1943 to complete training. At Sioux City, Iowa, actor Jimmy Stewart was assigned as the squadron's operations officer. Capt. Stewart then became the squadron commander. In September the squadron began to receive B-24H…
The Stewart family in 1918
Stewart (right) outside his family's hardware store, 1930
Stewart (left), Joshua Logan (center) and Marshall Dana rehearse for their "Drinking Song" number at the Triangle Club, 1930