| New York Fighter Wing | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1942–1944 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Fighter |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Brig General Earle E. Partridge |
The New York Fighter Wing is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Its last assignment was with the I Fighter Command, stationed at Mitchel Field, New York It was inactivated on 10 April 1944.
The wing was a World War II air defense organization, reporting to First Air Force, responsible for the air defense of the New York City metropolitan area. The wing was also a training organization for fighter groups and personnel, with assigned groups subsequently deploying to overseas theaters.
History
Lineage
- Constituted as New York Air Defense Wing on 6 August 1942
- Activated on 11 August 1942
- Redesignated New York Fighter Wing in July 1943
- Inactivated on 10 April 1944, personnel reassigned to 164th Army Air Forces Base Unit (Fighter Control).
- Disbanded on 8 October 1948.
Assignments
- I Fighter Command, 11 August 1942 – 10 April 1944
Components
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Stations
- Mitchel Field, New York, 11 August 1942 – April 1946
See also
- Roslyn Air National Guard Station 164th AAFBU.
References
Notes
- ↑ Haulman, Daniel L. (July 22, 2019). "Factsheet 80 Flying Training Wing (AETC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
Bibliography
This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency
- Maurer, Maurer (1983). Air Force Combat Units Of World War II. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-89201-092-4.
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