US Army Middle East Air Force
US Army Middle East Air Force (USAMEAF) was activated on 28 June 1942 in Cairo, Egypt. It brought together several units which had been operating the area including the HALPRO Detachment, and Lewis Brereton's 9th Bomb Squadron.
USAAF units were later sent to join USAMEAF to support to ground troops and secure sea and air communications in the Mediterranean during the destruction of Erwin Rommel's Afrika Korps.
USAMEAF was dissolved and replaced by the Ninth Air Force in November 1942.
Commanding Officers
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (9th Air Force) US Army Middle East Air Force
- Service Numbers: O-3132
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant General
- Role/Job: Commanding General
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Unit stations
| Station | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
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Established |
28 June 1942 | |
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Other Dissolved |
12 November 1942 |
Encompassing
- Unit Hierarchy: Detachment
- Type Category: Bombardment