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343rd Fighter Group |
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343rd Fighter Group |
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The 343rd Fighter Group was activated on 11 September 1942 and assigned to the XI Fighter Command. The Group was initially composed of three fighter squadrons, the 11th, 18th, and the 54th. The 344th was assigned to the Group in October of 1942. For a short time the 1st Photographic Flight and the 11th Fighter Control Squadron were associated with the Group.
Assignments:
Elmendorf
Field/Fort Richardson, AK
Fort
Glenn, AK
Elmendorf
Field/Fort Richardson, AK
Adak
Island, AK
Amchitka,
Island, AK
Attu/Alexai
Point, AK
Commanders:
11
Sept 1942 - Maj John S. Chennault
16
Nov 1942 – Maj Edgar A. Boadway
(temporary commander)
10
Dec 1942 – Maj Edgar A. Romberg
19
Mar 1943 – Lt Col Anthony V. Grossetta
19
Apr 1943 – Lt Col James R. Watt (died
in combat 23 May 43)
25
May 1943 - Maj Edgar A. Romber
3 Jun 1943 –
Lt Col William E. Elder
15
Oct 1943 – Lt Col Robert H. Jones
Units:
11th
Fighter Squadron
18th
Fighter Squadron
54th
Fighter Squadron
344th
Fighter Squadron
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