VII Fighter Command
The VII Fighter Command was a command and control organization of the United States Army Air Forces. Its last assignment was with Far East Air Forces. The Headquarters were based at several locations with forward command moving with the campaigns. It was redesignated the 20th Fighter Wing and later, the 46th Fighter Wing before inactivating on 24 August 1948.
| VII Fighter Command (later, 20th Fighter Wing, 46th Fighter Wing) | |
|---|---|
VII Fighter Command P-51D Mustangs flying a B-29 escort mission from Iwo Jima in June 1945 | |
| Active | 1942–1948 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Command of fighter units |
| Engagements | Pacific Ocean Theater |
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