Constituted as Air Defense Department, AAF School of Applied Tactics on
27 Nov 1942. Activated on 3 Dec 1942. 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. Redesignated Orlando Fighter
Wing in Oct 1943. Continued to provide defense for the Orlando area but
engaged primarily in training fighter and light bombardment organizations
and personnel. Disbanded on 1 Apr 1944.
Components. (See the narrative.)
Stations. Orlando, Fla, 3 Dec 1942-1 Apr 1944.
Commanders. Col Earl W Barnes, Dec 1942; Col Orrin L Grover, c. 31 Jul
1943, Col Norman D Sillin, c. 1 Nov 1943; Lt Col Hervey H Whitfield, 8 Dec
1943; Col Orrin L Grover, 20 Feb 1944; Col Phineas K Morrill Jr, 1 Mar-1
Apr 1944.
Campaigns. American Theater
Decorations. None. Data from Air Force Combat Units of World War II By Maurer, Maurer, Published 1986
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