2nd Combat Bombardment Wing
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"2nd Wing" redirects here. For the 2nd Bombardment Wing of 1948-1991 and the 2nd Wing of 1991-1993, see 2nd Bomb Wing.
The Second Bombardment Wing,[1] abbreviated as 2nd Bombardment Wing[2] of the United States Army Air Forces is a disbanded unit whose last assignment was with the Continental Air Forces, based at McChord Field, Washington. It was last active in November 1945.
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2nd Bombardment Wing | |
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Active | 1919–21, 1922–41, 1942–45 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Army Air Forces |
Role | Bomber operational command & control |
Engagements | European Theater of World War II |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Maj Gen Oscar Westover Lt Gen Edward Timberlake Colonel James Stewart |
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2nd Bombardment Wing emblem |
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