Combat squadrons of the Air Force; World War II Maurer, Maurer. United States USAF Historical Division. text History. alu 1969 monographic eng print ix, 841 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm This collection of squadron histories has been prepared by the USAF Historical Division to complement the Division's book, Air Force Combat Units of World War II. The 1,226 units covered by this volume are the combat (tactical) squadrons that were active between 7 December 1941 and 2 September 1945. Each squadron is traced from its beginning through 5 March 1963, the fiftieth anniversary of the organization of the 1st Aero (later Bombardment) Squadron, the first Army unit to be equipped with aircraft for tactical operations. For each squadron there is a statement of the official lineage and data on the unit's assignments, stations, aircraft and missiles, operations, service streamers, campaign participation, decorations, and emblem. edited by Maurer Maurer. Includes index. The Cushing Library/Ragan Military copy is a gift of Ann, Fred, and Tracie Burns for the Major Curtis Burns '52 Aviation Collection. n-us--- United States. Army Air Forces History World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American United States. Army Air Forces. World War (1939-1945) Aeronautics, American military 1939 - 1945 fast United States Army Air Forces History World War, 1939-1945 Aerial operations, American D790 .M37 940.544/973 D 301.26/6:C 73/2 D 301.26/6:C 73/2 Combat squadrons of the Air Force; World War II [Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.] : USAF Historical Division, Dept. of the Air Force; for sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. Govt. Print. Off., Washington, 1969 (OCoLC)567423968 70605402 DLC 700519 20151206104127.0 in00003445393 eng