Established under the 1st Photographic Group in May 1941.

The 1st Photographic Group is an inactive United States Army Air Forces unit.

These squadrons were associated with the 1st Photographic Group for crew training in aerial photography and reconnaissance.

Reassigned to the 1st Photographic Group, the squadron transferred to Bradley Field, Connecticut.

It also performed photographic mapping of the United States while assigned to the 11th Photographic Group.

It was replaced by the 11th Photographic Group on 1 December 1943.

Until 1 September, 5th Photographic Group consisted only of a headquarters, but on 2 September four photographic reconnaissance (The 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th) were assigned.

Associated with: 1st Photographic Group, 15 Jan 1941-22 Apr 1942 (training)

Associated with: 1st Photographic Group, 10 June 1941-22 April 1942 (training)

Associated with: 1st Photographic Group, 10 Jun 1941-22 Apr 1942 (training)