U.S. Far East Air Force

:For other usages see Far East Air Force (disambiguation)

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The Far East Air Force (USAFFE) was formed from the Philippine Army Air Corps on August 4, 1941. It was laregly destroyed during the Battle of the Philippines (1941-42). The surviving personnel and aircraft were later re-organised as the U.S. Fifth Air Force.

Related Topics:
Philippine Army Air Corps - August 4 - 1941 - Battle of the Philippines (1941-42) - Fifth Air Force

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In 1941, United States Army Forces Far East (USAFFE) possessed 210 aircraft, including 31 P-40Bs. The rest were P-26s, P-35s, B-10s, B-18s, A-29s, C-39s, and various observation planes. This force was considered to be largely obsolescent and is described, in 1948, as, "...unable to withstand even a mildly determined and ill-equipped foe." (1)

Related Topics:
USAFFE - Aircraft - P-40B - P-26 - P-35 - B-10 - B-18 - A-29 - C-39 - 1948 - 1

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The Force Headquarters was located at Nielson Field, however, the majority of the planes were at either Clark Field or Nichols Field. Major General Lewis H. Brereton became the commander of this unit, in the fall of 1941.

Related Topics:
Nielson Field - Clark Field - Nichols Field - Major General Lewis H. Brereton

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