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| conflict = Airfields of the United States Army Air Force<BR>in the South Pacific Area<BR>[[File:13thaf-coloredbackground.jpg|70px]] |
| conflict = Airfields of the United States Army Air Force<BR>in the South Pacific Area<BR>[[File:13thaf-coloredbackground.jpg|70px]] |
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| partof = [[World War II]] |
| partof = [[World War II]] |
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| image = South pacific wwII.jpg |
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| date = 1942-1945 |
| date = 1942-1945 |
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| place = South Pacific Area of [[ |
| place = [[South Pacific Area]], part of [[Pacific Ocean Areas]] |
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| territory = |
| territory = |
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| result = Allied victory over the [[Empire of Japan]] (1945) |
| result = Allied victory over the [[Empire of Japan]] (1945) |
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During [[World War II]], the [[United States Army Air Forces]] engaged in combat against the [[Empire of Japan]] in the [[South |
During [[World War II]], the [[United States Army Air Forces]] engaged in combat against the [[Empire of Japan]] in the [[South Pacific Area]]. As defined by the [[United States Department of War|War Department]], this consisted of the Pacific Ocean areas which lay south of the [[Equator]] between longitude 159° East and 110° West. It included New Zealand, [[New Caledonia]], [[New Hebrides]], Fiji, and most of the [[Solomon Islands]]. |
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In early 1942, the area was under the [[Seventh Air Force]]. By November, the [[Thirteenth Air Force]], was formed to command and control AAF organizations in the southern areas of the widely separated [[Seventh Air Force]] and independent units scattered in the South Pacific Area during the [[Solomon Islands campaign]]. As the war progressed, Thirteenth Air Force units moved into the [[South West Pacific theatre]] and coordinated their activities with [[Fifth Air Force|Fifth]] as part of the [[Far East Air Forces]], a new formation. |
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==Airfields and unit assignments== |
==Airfields and unit assignments== |
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* [[Tongareva Airport|Robinson (Omoka) Field]], [[Penrhyn Island]], [[Cook Islands]] |
* [[Tongareva Airport|Robinson (Omoka) Field]], [[Penrhyn Island]], [[Cook Islands]] |
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: {{Coord|09|01|00|S|158|01|51|W|display=inline|type:airport|name=Cook Islands - Penrhyn Island - Robinson Field}} |
: {{Coord|09|01|00|S|158|01|51|W|display=inline|type:airport|name=Cook Islands - Penrhyn Island - Robinson Field}} |
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ELLICE ISLANDS |
ELLICE ISLANDS |
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: [[11th Wing|11th Bombardment Group]] (Heavy), 2 November 1943 – 13 January 1944 |
: [[11th Wing|11th Bombardment Group]] (Heavy), 2 November 1943 – 13 January 1944 |
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:: [[42d Attack Squadron|42d Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), 9 November 1943 – 8 January 1944 |
:: [[42d Attack Squadron|42d Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), 9 November 1943 – 8 January 1944 |
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:: [[431st Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), 11 November 1943 – 15 January 1944 |
:: [[431st Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), 11 November 1943 – 15 January 1944 |
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* [[Nanumea Airfield]], [[Nanumea|Nanumea Atoll]], [[Ellice Islands]] |
* [[Nanumea Airfield]], [[Nanumea|Nanumea Atoll]], [[Ellice Islands]] |
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: [[26th Space Aggressor Squadron|26th Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), [[11th Wing|11th Bombardment Group]] (Heavy), 11 November 1943 – 24 January 1944 (air echelon operated from Canton Island 12 November-31 December 1943) |
: [[26th Space Aggressor Squadron|26th Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), [[11th Wing|11th Bombardment Group]] (Heavy), 11 November 1943 – 24 January 1944 (air echelon operated from Canton Island 12 November-31 December 1943) |
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: [[98th Flying Training Squadron|98th Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), [[11th Wing|11th Bombardment Group]] (Heavy), 11 November 1943 – 19 January 1944 |
: [[98th Flying Training Squadron|98th Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), [[11th Wing|11th Bombardment Group]] (Heavy), 11 November 1943 – 19 January 1944 |
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FIJI ISLANDS |
FIJI ISLANDS |
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* [[Nadi International Airport|Nandi Airfield]], [[Viti Levu Island]], [[Fiji Islands]] |
* [[Nadi International Airport|Nandi Airfield]], [[Viti Levu|Viti Levu Island]], [[Fiji|Fiji Islands]] |
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: {{Coord|17|45|19|S|177|26|36|E|display=inline|type:airport|name=Fiji Islands - Viti Levu Island - Nandi Airfield}} |
: {{Coord|17|45|19|S|177|26|36|E|display=inline|type:airport|name=Fiji Islands - Viti Levu Island - Nandi Airfield}} |
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: Seventh Air Force |
: Seventh Air Force |
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: [[394th Combat Training Squadron|394th Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), [[5th Operations Group|5th Bombardment Group]] (Heavy), 25 December 1942 – 3 January 1943 |
: [[394th Combat Training Squadron|394th Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), [[5th Operations Group|5th Bombardment Group]] (Heavy), 25 December 1942 – 3 January 1943 |
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: Thirteenth Air Force |
: Thirteenth Air Force |
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: [[394th Combat Training Squadron|394th Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), [[5th Operations Group|5th Bombardment Group]] (Heavy), 4 January 1943 – 27 June 1943 (operated from Espiritu Santo and Guadalcanal |
: [[394th Combat Training Squadron|394th Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), [[5th Operations Group|5th Bombardment Group]] (Heavy), 4 January 1943 – 27 June 1943 (operated from Espiritu Santo and Guadalcanal 3–19 January 1943 and 25 April-5 June 1943) |
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: [[431st Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), [[11th Wing|11th Bombardment Group]] (Heavy), 24 July-31 October 1942 (air echelon operated from New Hebrides, August 1942) |
: [[431st Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), [[11th Wing|11th Bombardment Group]] (Heavy), 24 July-31 October 1942 (air echelon operated from New Hebrides, August 1942) |
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* [[Nausori International Airport|Nausori Airfield]], [[Viti Levu Island]], [[Fiji Islands]] |
* [[Nausori International Airport|Nausori Airfield]], [[Viti Levu|Viti Levu Island]], [[Fiji|Fiji Islands]] |
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: {{Coord|18|02|36|S|178|33|33|E|display=inline|type:airport|name=Fiji Islands - Nausori Airfield}} |
: {{Coord|18|02|36|S|178|33|33|E|display=inline|type:airport|name=Fiji Islands - Nausori Airfield}} |
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NEW CALEDONIA |
NEW CALEDONIA |
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* [[Magenta Airport|Magenta Airfield]], [[New Caledonia Island]], [[New Caledonia]] |
* [[Magenta Airport|Magenta Airfield]], [[Grande Terre (New Caledonia)|New Caledonia Island]], [[New Caledonia]] |
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: {{Coord|22| |
: {{Coord|22|15|30|S|166|28|22|E|display=inline|type:airport|name=New Caledonia - Magenta Airfield}} |
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* [[Plaine Des Gaiacs Airfield]], [[New Caledonia Island]], [[New Caledonia]] |
* [[Plaine Des Gaiacs Airfield]], [[Grande Terre (New Caledonia)|New Caledonia Island]], [[New Caledonia]] |
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: {{Coord|21| |
: {{Coord|21|15|59.1|S|164|54|42.1|E|display=inline|type:airport|name=New Caledonia - Plaine Des Gaiacs Airfield}} |
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: Thirteenth Air Force |
: Thirteenth Air Force |
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: Headquarters, [[Thirteenth Air Force]], 13–21 January 1943 |
: Headquarters, [[Thirteenth Air Force]], 13–21 January 1943 |
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: Headquarters, [[XIII Fighter Command]], 13–22 January 1943 |
: Headquarters, [[XIII Fighter Command]], 13–22 January 1943 |
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: [[4th Reconnaissance Group|4th Photographic Group]], 22 November 1942-May 1943 |
: [[4th Reconnaissance Group|4th Photographic Group]], 22 November 1942-May 1943 |
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: [[4th Reconnaissance Group|4th Photographic Reconnaissance and Mapping Group]], |
: [[4th Reconnaissance Group|4th Photographic Reconnaissance and Mapping Group]], May–November 1943 |
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: [[4th Reconnaissance Group|4th Photographic Group]] (Reconnaissance), November 1943-5 May 1944 |
: [[4th Reconnaissance Group|4th Photographic Group]] (Reconnaissance), November 1943-5 May 1944 |
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: [[42d Air Base Wing|42d Bombardment Group]], 20 October 1943 – 20 January 1944 |
: [[42d Air Base Wing|42d Bombardment Group]], 20 October 1943 – 20 January 1944 |
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: [[42d Attack Squadron|42d Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), [[11th Wing|11th Bombardment Group]] (Heavy), 22 July-22 November 1942 |
: [[42d Attack Squadron|42d Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), [[11th Wing|11th Bombardment Group]] (Heavy), 22 July-22 November 1942 |
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* [[La Tontouta Airport|Tontouta Airfield]], [[New Caledonia Island]], [[New Caledonia]] |
* [[La Tontouta Airport|Tontouta Airfield]], [[Grande Terre (New Caledonia)|New Caledonia Island]], [[New Caledonia]] |
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: {{coord|22|00|59|S|166|12|58|E|display=inline|type:airport|name=New Caledonia - Tontouta Airfield}} |
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NEW HEBRIDES ISLANDS |
NEW HEBRIDES ISLANDS |
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* [[Santo-Pekoa International Airport|Pekoa Airfield]] (Bomber #2), [[Espiritu Santo Island]], [[New Hebrides Islands]] |
* [[Santo-Pekoa International Airport|Pekoa Airfield]] (Bomber #2), [[Espiritu Santo Island]], [[New Hebrides Islands]] |
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: {{Coord|15|30|18.12|S|167|13|11.07|E|display=inline|type:airport|name=New Hebrides Islands - Espiritu Santo Island - Pekoa |
: {{Coord|15|30|18.12|S|167|13|11.07|E|display=inline|type:airport|name=New Hebrides Islands - Espiritu Santo Island - Pekoa Airfield}} |
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: Seventh Air Force |
: Seventh Air Force |
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: [[5th Operations Group|5th Bombardment Group]] (Heavy), 1 December 1942 – 3 January 1943 |
: [[5th Operations Group|5th Bombardment Group]] (Heavy), 1 December 1942 – 3 January 1943 |
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:: [[31st Test and Evaluation Squadron|31st Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), 30 November 1942 – 3 January 1943 |
:: [[31st Test and Evaluation Squadron|31st Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), 30 November 1942 – 3 January 1943 |
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:: [[72d Test and Evaluation Squadron|72d Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), 24 September 1942 – 3 January 1943 (operated from Guadalcanal 4 October 1942 – 3 January 1943) |
:: [[72d Test and Evaluation Squadron|72d Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), 24 September 1942 – 3 January 1943 (operated from Guadalcanal 4 October 1942 – 3 January 1943) |
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:: [[394th Combat Training Squadron|394th Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy) (operated from Espiritu Santo and Guadalcanal |
:: [[394th Combat Training Squadron|394th Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy) (operated from Espiritu Santo and Guadalcanal 3–19 January 1943 and 25 April-5 June 1943) |
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: [[11th Wing|11th Bombardment Group]] (Heavy), 22 July 1942 – 4 January 1943 |
: [[11th Wing|11th Bombardment Group]] (Heavy), 22 July 1942 – 4 January 1943 |
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:: [[26th Space Aggressor Squadron|26th Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), 22 December 1942 – 4 January 1943 |
:: [[26th Space Aggressor Squadron|26th Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), 22 December 1942 – 4 January 1943 |
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: [[5th Operations Group|5th Bombardment Group]] (Heavy), 4 January–18 August 1943 |
: [[5th Operations Group|5th Bombardment Group]] (Heavy), 4 January–18 August 1943 |
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:: [[23d Bomb Squadron|23d Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), 4 January 1943 – 3 January 1944 (operated from Guadalcanal 31 March-24 August 1943 and 21 October-7 December 1943) |
:: [[23d Bomb Squadron|23d Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), 4 January 1943 – 3 January 1944 (operated from Guadalcanal 31 March-24 August 1943 and 21 October-7 December 1943) |
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:: [[31st Test and Evaluation Squadron|31st Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), |
:: [[31st Test and Evaluation Squadron|31st Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), 4–17 January 1943 |
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:: [[72d Test and Evaluation Squadron|72d Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), 4 January 1943 – 8 January 1944 (operated from Guadalcanal 4 January-8 August 1943, 7 October-15 November 1943 and 13 December 1943 – 27 January 1944) |
:: [[72d Test and Evaluation Squadron|72d Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), 4 January 1943 – 8 January 1944 (operated from Guadalcanal 4 January-8 August 1943, 7 October-15 November 1943 and 13 December 1943 – 27 January 1944) |
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: [[11th Wing|11th Bombardment Group]] (Heavy), 5 January-7 April 1943 |
: [[11th Wing|11th Bombardment Group]] (Heavy), 5 January-7 April 1943 |
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* [[Palikulo Bay Airfield]] (Bomber #1), [[Espiritu Santo]], [[New Hebrides Islands]] |
* [[Palikulo Bay Airfield]] (Bomber #1), [[Espiritu Santo]], [[New Hebrides Islands]] |
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: {{Coord|15|30|06|S|167|14|45|E|display=inline|type:airport|name=New Hebrides Islands - Espiritu Santo Island - Palikulo Bay |
: {{Coord|15|30|06|S|167|14|45|E|display=inline|type:airport|name=New Hebrides Islands - Espiritu Santo Island - Palikulo Bay Airfield}} |
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* [[Luganville Airfield]] (Bomber #3), [[Espiritu Santo Island]], [[New Hebrides Islands]] |
* [[Luganville Airfield]] (Bomber #3), [[Espiritu Santo Island]], [[New Hebrides Islands]] |
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: Seventh Air Force |
: Seventh Air Force |
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: [[26th Space Aggressor Squadron|26th Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), [[11th Wing|11th Bombardment Group]] (Heavy), 25 July-21 December 1942 (forward echelon operated from Espiritu Santo, August 1942, and Guadalcanal, September 1942) |
: [[26th Space Aggressor Squadron|26th Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), [[11th Wing|11th Bombardment Group]] (Heavy), 25 July-21 December 1942 (forward echelon operated from Espiritu Santo, August 1942, and Guadalcanal, September 1942) |
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NEW ZEALAND |
NEW ZEALAND |
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* [[Whenuapai Airport]], [[ |
* [[Whenuapai Airport]], [[Auckland]], [[New Zealand]] |
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: {{Coord|36|47|16|S|174|37|49|E|display=inline|type:airport|name=New Zealand - |
: {{Coord|36|47|16|S|174|37|49|E|display=inline|type:airport|name=New Zealand - Auckland - Whenuapai Airport}} |
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{{Col-break|width=50%}} |
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NORFOLK ISLAND |
NORFOLK ISLAND |
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* [[Norfolk Island |
* [[Norfolk Island Airport|Norfolk Airport]], [[Norfolk Island]], [[Australia]] |
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: {{Coord|29|02|30|S|167|56|19|E|display=inline|type:airport|name=Australia - Norfolk Island - Norfolk Airport}} |
: {{Coord|29|02|30|S|167|56|19|E|display=inline|type:airport|name=Australia - Norfolk Island - Norfolk Airport}} |
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SOCIETY ISLANDS |
SOCIETY ISLANDS |
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* [[Motu Mute Airport|Bora Bora Airfield]], [[Motu Mute Island]], [[Society Islands]] |
* [[Motu Mute Airport|Bora Bora Airfield]], [[Mute Island|Motu Mute Island]], [[Society Islands]] |
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: {{Coord|16|26|46|S|151|45|16|W|display=inline|type:airport|name=Society Islands - Motu Mute Island - Bora Bora Airfield}} |
: {{Coord|16|26|46|S|151|45|16|W|display=inline|type:airport|name=Society Islands - Motu Mute Island - Bora Bora Airfield}} |
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SOLOMON ISLANDS |
SOLOMON ISLANDS |
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* [[Carney Airfield]], [[Guadalcanal Island]], [[Solomon Islands]] |
* [[Carney Airfield]], [[Guadalcanal Island]], [[Solomon Islands]] |
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: {{Coord|09|26|07. |
: {{Coord|09|26|07.51|S|160|09|34.48|E|display=inline|type:airport|name=Solomon Islands - Guadalcanal - Carney Airfield}} |
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: Headquarters, [[Thirteenth Air Force]], 21 January – 15 June 1944 |
: Headquarters, [[Thirteenth Air Force]], 21 January – 15 June 1944 |
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: Headquarters, [[XIII Bomber Command]], 20 August 1943 – June 1944 |
: Headquarters, [[XIII Bomber Command]], 20 August 1943 – June 1944 |
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:: [[31st Test and Evaluation Squadron|31st Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), 17 January 1943 – 19 April 1944 (operated from Munda, 2 February-13 March 1944) |
:: [[31st Test and Evaluation Squadron|31st Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), 17 January 1943 – 19 April 1944 (operated from Munda, 2 February-13 March 1944) |
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:: [[72d Test and Evaluation Squadron|72d Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy) (operated from Guadalcanal 4 January-8 August 1943, 7 October-15 November 1943 and 13 December 1943 – 27 January 1944) |
:: [[72d Test and Evaluation Squadron|72d Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy) (operated from Guadalcanal 4 January-8 August 1943, 7 October-15 November 1943 and 13 December 1943 – 27 January 1944) |
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:: [[394th Combat Training Squadron|394th Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), 28 June 1943 – 12 April 1944 (operated from Espiritu Santo and Guadalcanal |
:: [[394th Combat Training Squadron|394th Bombardment Squadron]] (Heavy), 28 June 1943 – 12 April 1944 (operated from Espiritu Santo and Guadalcanal 3–19 January 1943 and 25 April-5 June 1943 and from Munda 28 February-9 April 1944) |
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* [[Koli Airfield]], [[Guadalcanal Island]], [[Solomon Islands]] |
* [[Koli Airfield]], [[Guadalcanal Island]], [[Solomon Islands]] |
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* [[Kukum Field]], [[Guadalcanal Island]], [[Solomon Islands]] |
* [[Kukum Field]], [[Guadalcanal Island]], [[Solomon Islands]] |
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: {{Coord|09| |
: {{Coord|09|25|34|S|160|00|39|E|display=inline|type:airport|name=Solomon Islands - Guadalcanal - Kokum Airfield}} |
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New Georgia Islands |
New Georgia Islands |
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Russell Islands |
Russell Islands |
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* [[Yandina Airport|Renard Field]], [[Banika Island]], [[Russell Islands]], [[Solomon Islands]] |
* [[Yandina Airport|Renard Field]], [[Mbanika|Banika Island]], [[Russell Islands]], [[Solomon Islands]] |
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: {{Coord|09|05|34|S|159|13|08|E|display=inline|type:airport|name=Solomon Islands - Russel Islande - Renard Field}} |
: {{Coord|09|05|34|S|159|13|08|E|display=inline|type:airport|name=Solomon Islands - Russel Islande - Renard Field}} |
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* [[Sunlight Field]], [[Banika Island]], [[Russell Islands]], [[Solomon Islands]] |
* [[Sunlight Field]], [[Mbanika|Banika Island]], [[Russell Islands]], [[Solomon Islands]] |
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: {{Coord|09|03|53|S|159|12|51|E|display=inline|type:airport|name=Solomon Islands - Russel Islands - Renard Field}} |
: {{Coord|09|03|53|S|159|12|51|E|display=inline|type:airport|name=Solomon Islands - Russel Islands - Renard Field}} |
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TONGA ISLANDS |
TONGA ISLANDS |
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* [[Fuaʻamotu International Airport|Tongatubu Airfield]], [[Tongatubu Island]] |
* [[Fuaʻamotu International Airport|Tongatubu Airfield]], [[Tongatapu|Tongatubu Island]] |
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: {{coord|21|14|28|S|175|08|58|W|display=inline|type:airport|name=Tonga Islands - Tongatubu Island - Tongatubu Airfield}} |
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: Seventh Air Force |
: Seventh Air Force |
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: [[68th Fighter Squadron]], [[58th Fighter Group]], 16 May - 28 October 1942 |
: [[68th Fighter Squadron]], [[58th Fighter Group]], 16 May - 28 October 1942 |
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{{Col-end}} |
{{Col-end}} |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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{{Portal box|Military of the United States|United States Air Force}} |
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* United States Army Air Forces in the Pacific War (1941–1945) |
* United States Army Air Forces in the Pacific War (1941–1945) |
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** [[United States Army Air Forces in Australia|USAAF in Australia]] |
** [[United States Army Air Forces in Australia|USAAF in Australia]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Air Force Historical Research Agency}} |
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{{AFHRA}} |
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* Army Air Forces Installations Directory, 15 June 1945 |
* Army Air Forces Installations Directory, 15 June 1945 |
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* Maurer, Maurer (1983). Air Force Combat Units |
* 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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* {{cite book|editor=Maurer, Maurer|title=Combat Squadrons of the Air Force, World War II|orig-year=1969|url= http://media.defense.gov/2010/Dec/02/2001329899/-1/-1/0/AFD-101202-002.pdf |edition= reprint|year=1982|publisher=Office of Air Force History|location=Washington, DC|isbn=0-405-12194-6|oclc=72556|lccn=70605402}} |
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* U.S. Base Facilities Summary, Advance Bases, Central Pacific Area - U.S. Pacific Fleet and Pacific Ocean Areas Headquarters, 30 June 1945 |
* U.S. Base Facilities Summary, Advance Bases, Central Pacific Area - U.S. Pacific Fleet and Pacific Ocean Areas Headquarters, 30 June 1945 |
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==External links== |
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During World War II, the United States Army Air Forces engaged in combat against the Empire of Japan in the South Pacific Area. As defined by the War Department, this consisted of the Pacific Ocean areas which lay south of the Equator between longitude 159° East and 110° West. It included New Zealand, New Caledonia, New Hebrides, Fiji, and most of the Solomon Islands.
In early 1942, the area was under the Seventh Air Force. By November, the Thirteenth Air Force, was formed to command and control AAF organizations in the southern areas of the widely separated Seventh Air Force and independent units scattered in the South Pacific Area during the Solomon Islands campaign. As the war progressed, Thirteenth Air Force units moved into the South West Pacific theatre and coordinated their activities with Fifth as part of the Far East Air Forces, a new formation.
Airfields and unit assignments
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COOK ISLANDS ELLICE ISLANDS
FIJI ISLANDS
NEW CALEDONIA
NEW HEBRIDES ISLANDS
NEW ZEALAND
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NORFOLK ISLAND SOCIETY ISLANDS SOLOMON ISLANDS Bougainville Island Buka Island
Guadalcanal Island
New Georgia Islands
Russell Islands TONGA ISLANDS
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See also
[edit]- United States Army Air Forces in the Pacific War (1941–1945)
- South Pacific air ferry route in World War II
References
[edit]This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency
- Army Air Forces Installations Directory, 15 June 1945
- Maurer, Maurer (1983). Air Force Combat Units of World War II. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-89201-092-4.
- Maurer, Maurer, ed. (1982) [1969]. Combat Squadrons of the Air Force, World War II (PDF) (reprint ed.). Washington, DC: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-405-12194-6. LCCN 70605402. OCLC 72556.
- U.S. Base Facilities Summary, Advance Bases, Central Pacific Area - U.S. Pacific Fleet and Pacific Ocean Areas Headquarters, 30 June 1945