New York Fighter Wing
Military unit
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The New York Fighter Wing is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Its last assignment was with the I Fighter Command, stationed at Mitchel Field, New York It was inactivated on 10 April 1944.
| New York Fighter Wing | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1942–1944 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Fighter |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Brig General Earle E. Partridge |
The wing was a World War II air defense organization, reporting to First Air Force, responsible for the air defense of the New York City metropolitan area. The wing was also a training organization for fighter groups and personnel, with assigned groups subsequently deploying to overseas theaters.
History
Lineage
- Constituted as New York Air Defense Wing on 6 August 1942
- Activated on 11 August 1942
- Redesignated New York Fighter Wing in July 1943
- Inactivated on 10 April 1944, personnel reassigned to 164th Army Air Forces Base Unit (Fighter Control).
- Disbanded on 8 October 1948.
Assignments
- I Fighter Command, 11 August 1942 – 10 April 1944
Components
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Stations
- Mitchel Field, New York, 11 August 1942 – April 1946
See also
- Roslyn Air National Guard Station 164th AAFBU.
