Los Angeles Air Defense Region
The Los Angeles Air Defense Region was a United States Army Air Forces unit. It was assigned throughout its service to the Fourth Air Force and its subcomponents, stationed in California. It was disbanded on 31 August 1945.
| Los Angeles Air Defense Region | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1942–1945 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army Air Force |
| Role | Air Defense Command and Control |
| Part of | IV Fighter Command |
| Engagements | World War II |
It provided air defense for the Los Angeles area. Also trained fighter groups and personnel. It was stationed at Los Angeles Airport, California, 20 August 1942, and then moved to San Francisco, California, from 7 June 1944- 31 August 1945.
Lineage
- Constituted as Los Angeles Air Defense Wing on 6 August 1942
- Activated on 11 August 1942
- Re-designated Los Angeles Fighter Wing in July 1943
- Re-designated Los Angeles Air Defense Region 1 Jul 1944
- Disbanded on 31 August 1945
Assignments
- IV Fighter Command, 11 August 1942
- Fourth Air Force, 7 June 1944- 31 August 1945
Components
- 20th Fighter Group: 1 January – 11 August 1943
- 329th Fighter Group: 29 November 1943 – 31 March 1944
- 360th Fighter Group: 15 January 1943 – 31 March 1944
- 364th Fighter Group: 11 October 1943 – 11 January 1944
- 412th Fighter Group: 30 November 1943 – 11 October 1944
- 473d Fighter Group: 1 November 1943 – 31 March 1944
- 474th Fighter Group: 11 October 1943 – 6 February 1944
- 479th Fighter Group: 15 August 1943 – 12 April 1944
References
This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency website http://www.afhra.af.mil/.
- Maurer, Maurer (1983). Air Force Combat Units Of World War II. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-89201-092-4.
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