2d Fighter Squadron (Commando)
Active1944-1945
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Army Air Force
RoleAir Commando
EngagementsWorld War II

The 2d Fighter Squadron (Commando) is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was last assigned to the Tenth Air Force, based at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. It was inactivated on 12 November 1945.

History

Lineage

Activated on 20 Apr 1944
Redesignated as: 2d Fighter Squadron (Commando) on 2 Jun 1944
Inactivated on 12 Nov 1945
Disbanded on 8 Oct 1948.

Assignments

Stations

Aircraft

Operational history

Trained for operations with P-51 Mustangs as part of Third Air Force and trained at the the Army Air Force School of Applied Tactics. Moved to India, Sep-Nov 1944 assigned to Tenth Air Force. Combat in CBI, 14 Feb-9 May 1945. After May 1945 in training. Returned to the US during Oct—Nov 1945.

References

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency