Activated as 9th Air Force on 8 April 1942, the command fought in World War II both in the Western Desert Campaign in Egypt and Libya and as the tactical fighter component of the …

9th Air Force. The 9th AF participated in Egypt and Libya, the campaign in Tunisia, and the invasions of Sicily and Italy. The 9th transferred to England in October, 1943 and participated …

Moved to England in Oct 1943 to become the tactical air force for the invasion of the Continent. Helped prepare for the assault on Normandy, supported operations on the beach in Jun 1944, …

While the Eighth Air Force pressed home the bomber offensive against Germany, the Ninth Air Force prepared for its role in the crowning offensive of the war in Europe-the invasion of …

history and links to various histories of the groups of the 9th Air Force in World War II

Medium bombers and fighters of 9th Air Force supported the British 8th Army (Eighth Army) across North Africa. It served in the Italian campaign and was transferred to England in …

The 9th Air Force was the tactical arm of the USAAF in western Europe from 1943 to the end of the war in 1945. The aircrews of the 9th Air Force "softened" the enemy before the invasion of …

Located at Shaw AFB, South Carolina, Headquarters Ninth Air Force directs the activities of wings performing fighter operations and training as well as reconnaissance and the tactical air …

Ninth Air Force, April to November 1944. This document gives an in-depth overview of operations of the Ninth Air Force. It addresses the plan for invasion operations, preparing for the invasion …

9th Air Force Fighter Groups in WW2. European Theater. Roster of Personnel and History. Army Air Corps Library and Museum.