7th USAAF

Its history

The 7th USAAF operates in POA, i.e. on the theater of the Pacific Ocean Central. It is one of the air forces of USAAF.

It east creates starting from the elements of Hawaiian Air Force, in February 1942. It receives initially the order to ensure the air defense of the islands Hawaii, then starting from the middle of the year 1943, it operates in the central Pacifique and the Pacifique Western.

In January 1946, it turns over to Hawaii.

Composition of 7th USAAF in 1945

NFS : Night Squadron of hunting - FG : Group of hunting - BG : Group Bombardment - PRS : Squadron de Reconnaissance Photo - TCS : Squadron de Transport - LS : Squadron de Liaison

Commanders of 7th USAAF

Frederick L. Martin: November 2nd, 1940 - December 18th, 1941.
Clarence L. Tinker: December 18th, 1941 - June 9th, 1942.
Howard C. Davidson: June 9th, 1942 - June 20th, 1942.
Willis H. Hale: June 20th, 1942 - April 15th, 1944.
Robert W. Douglas: April 15th, 1944 - June 23rd, 1945.
Thomas D. White: June 23rd, 1945 - September 1946.

From day to day list missions of combat of 7th USAAF

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