XII Bomber Command

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FieldValue
unit_nameXII Bomber Command
imageB-25J-1 43-27784 486th Bomb Squadron approaching Alesan Airfield Corica early 1944.jpg
image_size300px
captionCommand B-25 Mitchell approaching Alesani Airfield CorsicaAircraft is North American B-25J-1-NC, serial 43-27784 of the 487th Bombardment Squadron in early 1944.
dates1942-1944
country
branch
roleCommand of medium and light bomber units
command_structureTwelfth Air Force
Northwest African Strategic Air Force
battlesMediterranean Theater of Operations
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|unit_name= XII Bomber Command |image=B-25J-1 43-27784 486th Bomb Squadron approaching Alesan Airfield Corica early 1944.jpg |image_size=300px |caption=Command B-25 Mitchell approaching Alesani Airfield CorsicaAircraft is North American B-25J-1-NC, serial 43-27784 of the 487th Bombardment Squadron in early 1944. |dates=1942-1944 |country= |branch= |type= |role=Command of medium and light bomber units |size= |command_structure= Twelfth Air Force Northwest African Strategic Air Force |current_commander= |garrison= |mascot= |battles=Mediterranean Theater of Operations |notable_commanders= |anniversaries= |decorations= |battle_honours= XII Bomber Command is an inactive United States Army Air Forces formation. Its last assignment was with the Twelfth Air Force, based in Corsica, France. It was constituted on 26 February 1942, activated on 13 March 1942, and inactivated on 10 June 1944.

History

It was assigned to Twelfth Air Force in August 1942 and transferred, without personnel and equipment, to RAF High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire in the United Kingdom where the command was re-formed. Moved to North Africa, with the first of its elements arriving during the invasion in November 1942. Served in combat in the Mediterranean theater until 1 November 1943 when most of the personnel were withdrawn and reassigned to Fifteenth Air Force. Received additional personnel in January 1944 and served in combat until 1 March 1944. It was finally disbanded in Corsica on 10 June 1944.

Joseph Heller's novel Catch 22 draws on his experiences with the 340th Bombardment Group, part of XII Bomber Command.

Lineage

  • Constituted as the 12th Bomber Command on 16 February 1942 : Activated on 13 March 1942 : Redesignated XII Bomber Command c. 24 September 1942 : Disbanded on 10 June 1944

Assignments

Stations

Components

; Wings

; Groups

References

Notes

; Explanatory notes

; Citations

Bibliography

References

  1. Maurer, ''Combat Units'', pp. 449-450
  2. Aldridge, John W.. (October 26, 1986). "The Loony Horror of it all - ''Catch-22'' Turns 25". The New York Times.
  3. Maurer, ''Combat Units'', pp. 449-450 (years only).
  4. Station number in Anderson, p. 19.
  5. Station information in Maurer, ''Combat Units'', pp. 449-450, except as noted.
  6. Station information in Maurer, ''Combat Units'', pp. 449-450 (years only).
  7. (5 October 2007). "Factsheet 47 Air Division". Air Force Historical Research Agency.
  8. (5 October 2007). "Factsheet 42 Air Division". Air Force Historical Research Agency.
  9. (5 October 2007). "Factsheet 57 Air Division". Air Force Historical Research Agency.
  10. (November 7, 2017). "Factsheet 1 Operations Group (ACC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency.
  11. (September 28, 2017). "Factsheet 2 Operations Group (ACC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency.
  12. Futrell, p. 22. However, Robinson indicates the group was assigned directly to Twelfth Air Force. Factsheet, 543 Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group.
  13. (June 26, 2017). "Factsheet 12 Operations Group (AETC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency.
  14. (June 3, 2019). "Factsheet 14 Operations Group (AETC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency.
  15. (June 27, 2017). "Factsheet 21 Operations Group (AFSPC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency.
  16. (September 4, 2008). "Factsheet 46 Test Wing (AFMC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency.
  17. (July 7, 2017). "Factsheet 48 Operations Group (USAFE)". Air Force Historical Research Agency.
  18. (June 19, 2017). "Factsheet 53 Electronic Warfare Group (ACC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency.
  19. (September 29, 2008). "Factsheet 85 Group". Air Force Historical Research Agency.
  20. (April 4, 2018). "Factsheet 86 Operations Group (USAFE)". Air Force Historical Research Agency.
  21. (July 19, 2010). "Factsheet 97 Operations Group (AETC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency.
  22. (July 15, 2010). "Factsheet 98 Operations Group (ACC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency.
  23. (September 23, 2010). "Factsheet 301 Operations Group (AFRC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency.
  24. (August 9, 2017). "Factsheet 310 Space Wing (AFSPC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency.
  25. (December 27, 2007). "Factsheet 312 Aeronautical Systems Group (AFMC". Air Force Historical Research Agency.
  26. (January 25, 2021). "Factsheet 319 Operations Group (ACC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency.

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