The III Air Support Command was a United States Army Air Forces formation. It was assigned to Third Air Force throughout its existence.[1][2] It was stationed at Savannah Army Air Base, GA., and then Drew Field, Florida. It was inactivated on 16 March 1942.
| III Air Support Command | |
|---|---|
.jpg) B-18A Bolo of the command's 3d Bombardment Group | |
| Active | 1941-1942 |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
| Role | Command and training of reconnaissance and light bomber forces |
Trained air force organizations for support operations and assisted in training ground forces. Also conducted antisubmarine patrols.
Upon the disbandment of the 3rd Air Support Command, the 85th Bombardment Group (Dive) was transferred to III Bomber Command.
Lineage
- Constituted as the 3rd Air Support Command on 21 August 1941[note 1]
- Activated on 1 September 1941
- Disbanded on 16 March 1942[1]
Components
- 3rd Bombardment Group, 1 September – 8 December 1941; 2 January – February 1942[3]
- 27th Bombardment Group, 1 September – c. 20 November 1941.[4]
- 67th Observation Group, 1 September 1941 – [16] March 1942.[5]
- 68th Observation Group, 1 September 1941 – [16] March 1942.[6]
- 85th Bombardment Group (Dive), 10 February - 16 March 1942.[7]
Stations
- Army Air Base, Savannah, Georgia, 1 September 1941
- Drew Field, Florida, 1–16 March 1942[1]
References
Notes
- Explanatory notes
- ^ Maurer indicates unit was constituted as the "III" Air Support Command. However, the unit was constituted and activated with an arabic number in its name. The use of roman numerals to designate Army Air Forces combat commands did not begin until September 1942. "Air Force Historical Research Agency Organizational Reconds: Types of USAF Organizations". Air Force History Index. 9 January 2008. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
- Citations
- ^ a b c Maurer, p. 439
- ^ Haulman, Daniel L. (April 4, 2019). "Factsheet Third Air Force (USAFE)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
- ^ Robertson, Patsy (June 26, 2017). "Factsheet 3 Operations Group (PACAF)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
- ^ Haulman, Daniel L. (July 23, 2019). "Factsheet 27 Special Operations Group (AFSOC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- ^ Ream, Margaret (March 21, 2021). "Factsheet 67 Cyberspace Operations Group (AFSPC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- ^ Stephens, May Tonia (June 19, 2017). "Factsheet 53 Electronic Warfare Group (ACC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- ^ See lineage at 85th Group.
Bibliography
This article incorporates public ___domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency
- Maurer, Maurer, ed. (1983) [1961]. Air Force Combat Units of World War II (PDF) (reprint ed.). Washington, DC: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-912799-02-1. LCCN 61060979.