All reserve combat units were mobilized for the Korean War. The squadron was mobilized on 1 May 1951, Its parent 514th Troop Carrier Wing was one of six C-46 wings were mobilized for Tactical Air Command and assigned to Eighteenth Air Force. The squadron remained at Mitchel and performed airlift missions until relieved from active duty on 1 February 1953. The squadron's personnel and equipment were transferred to the 47th Troop Carrier Squadron, which was activated at Mitchel the same day.