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Orlando Fighter Wing

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Active
  
1942-1944

Role
  
Fighter

Country
  
United States

Engagements
  
World War II

Branch
  
United States Army Air Forces

The Orlando Fighter Wing is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Its last assignment was with the Army Air Forces School of Applied Tactics, stationed at Orlando Army Air Base, Florida It was inactivated on 1 April 1944

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History

Helped to develop air defense tactics and trained organizations and personnel in the techniques of air defense. Also served in defense of the Orlando area, using such tactical organizations as were assigned or attached. Provided defense for the Orlando area but engaged primarily in training fighter and light bombardment organizations and personnel.

Lineage

  • Constituted as Air Defense Department, AAF School of Applied Tactics on 27 Nov 1942
    • Activated on 3 Dec 1942 Redesignated Orlando Fighter Wing in Oct 1943 Disbanded on 1 Apr 1944

    Assignments

  • Army Air Forces School of Applied Tactics, 3 Dec 1942-1 Apr 1944

    • Stations

  • Orlando Army Air Base, Florida, 3 Dec 1942-1 Apr 1944

    • References

    Orlando Fighter Wing Wikipedia
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