This structure included allocations for HQ AAF; the continental numbered air forces; the major commands; and other non-flying organizations. Because the Air Transport Command (ATC) had overseas bases. the ATC structure includes designations for worldwide base units, outside the continental USA in addition to domestic bases.

The United States Army Air Forces (USAAF or AAF) [2] was the major land-based aerial warfare service component of the United States Army and de facto aerial warfare service branch of the United States [3] during and immediately after World War II (1941–1947).

Army Air Forces Flying Training Command's mission was conducting the flying program for new Army pilot candidates and air cadets. The program was divided in to stages including primary, advanced and specific classification such as pursuit, twin engine and multi-engine.

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For example, United States Air Force is abbreviated USAF; Air Force is abbreviated AF; Army Air Forces is abbreviated AAF; and Headquarters is abbreviated HQ.

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media-456663.jpg FRE 9791 A ceremony to celebrate the handover of an RAF Airfield into US Army Air Force control.

History: Headquarters American Army Forces, China, Burma, and India (HQ AAF CBI) established in Chungking, China, by General Order 1, HQ AAF CBI, March 4, 1942, pursuant to Secretary of War's appointment of Maj. Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell as Commanding General of all U.S. Army forces in China, Burma, and India, conveyed in a Chief of Staff ...

Feb 10, 2018 · It was then reassigned to the Third Air Force under control of HQ USAAF, and based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 'Sixth photo' received film from aerial reconnaissance units deployed around the world in combat areas, then using photogrammetric equipment developed detailed maps and charts of foreign areas.

Activated as 9th Air Force on 8 April 1942, the command fought in World War II both in the Western Desert Campaign in Egypt and Libya and as the tactical fighter component of the United States Strategic Air Forces in Europe, engaging enemy forces in France, the Low Countries and in Nazi Germany.