1st Search Attack Group

Constituted as 1st Sea-Search Attack Group (Medium) on 8 Jun 1942 and
activated on 17 Jun. Redesignated 1st Sea-Search Attack Group (Heavy) in Jun
1943, 1st Sea-Search Attack Unit in Sep 1943, and 1st Search Attack Group in
Nov 1943. Assigned directly to AAF in Jul 1942; assigned to First AF in Nov
1943. Tested equipment and developed techniques and tactics for use against
submarines and surface craft; also flew patrol missions and searched for enemy
submarines. Late in 1943 became concerned primarily with radar training for
combat crews. Used B-17, B-18, and B-24 aircraft. Disbanded on 10 Apr 1944.

Squadrons. 2d: 1942-1944. 3d: 1942-1944. 4th (formerly 18th
Antisubmarine): 1943-1944.

Stations. Langley Field, Va, 17 Jun 1942-10 Apr 1944.

Commanders. Col William C Dolan, 17 Jun 1942-10 Apr 1944.

Campaigns. Antisubmarine, American Theater.

Decorations. None.

Data from Air Force Combat Units of World War II By Maurer, Maurer, Published 1986