U.S. Army Air Forces
14th Air Force
Chennault's Flying Tigers. Established by special order of President Roosevelt on March 10, 1943, the 14th Air Force inherited the legacy of the American Volunteer Group — the original Flying Tigers. Operating from bases deep inside China, every bullet and gallon of fuel flown over the Himalayas on the Hump, the 14th achieved a 7.7:1 kill ratio against the Japanese — the best of any air force in any theater.
14th Air Force — Bomb Groups
CHINA · 1942–1945
308th Bombardment Group (Heavy)
CHINA
Kunming / Chengdu, China
68TH COMPOSITE WING
B-24
Liberator
The only B-24 heavy bomb group based in China. Every bomb, bullet, and gallon of fuel had to be flown over the Himalayas on the Hump. Despite chronic supply shortages, the 308th struck Japanese shipping, ports, and installations across China, Indochina, and Formosa.
Squadrons
341st Bombardment Group (Medium)
CHINA
China (various)
69TH COMPOSITE WING
B-25
Mitchell
Flew B-25 Mitchells on sea sweeps along the China coast, attacking Japanese shipping, harbors, and railroads. Developed innovative glip-bombing techniques against bridges in French Indochina. Operated from forward bases deep inside China.
Squadrons
CACW 1st Bombardment Group (Provisional, CACW)
Chinese-American Composite Wing
CHINA
China (various)
CACW
B-25
Mitchell
The Chinese-American Composite Wing's bomber group — a unique joint unit with American and Chinese pilots flying B-25 Mitchells together. Attacked Japanese targets across China and Indochina under combined Chinese-American command, a pioneering model of allied cooperation.
Squadrons
14th Air Force — Fighter Groups
CHINA · 1942–1945
23rd Fighter Group
The Flying Tigers
CHINA
Kunming / various, China
68TH COMPOSITE WING
P-51
Mustang
Direct heir of Chennault's American Volunteer Group — the original Flying Tigers. The 23rd inherited the AVG's shark-mouth P-40s and legendary reputation on July 4, 1942. Flew P-40 Warhawks and later P-51 Mustangs across China, achieving a 7:1 kill ratio against the Japanese.
Squadrons
51st Fighter Group (14th AF)
CHINA
China (various)
69TH COMPOSITE WING
P-51
Mustang
Operated in both the 10th and 14th Air Force areas. In China, the 51st provided escort for Hump transports and B-24 bombers, and conducted fighter sweeps against Japanese airfields and supply lines.
Squadrons
33rd Fighter Group (14th AF)
CHINA
China (Pungchacheng)
312TH FIGHTER WING
P-51
Mustang
Transferred from the 10th Air Force to China late in the war. Flew P-47 Thunderbolts and P-51 Mustangs providing escort and conducting ground attack missions during the final campaigns against Japanese forces in China.
Squadrons
CACW 3rd Fighter Group (Provisional, CACW)
Chinese-American Composite Wing
CHINA
China (various)
CACW
P-51
Mustang
Chinese-American Composite Wing fighter group with mixed American and Chinese pilots. Flew P-40 Warhawks and P-51 Mustangs, conducting aggressive air defense and ground attack missions across China under Chennault's command.
Squadrons
CACW 5th Fighter Group (Provisional, CACW)
Chinese-American Composite Wing
CHINA
China (various)
CACW
P-51
Mustang
The second CACW fighter group, expanding the combined Chinese-American air capability. Flew P-40s and P-51 Mustangs in the defense of Kunming and forward areas, attacking Japanese forces during the critical Ichi-Go offensive.
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