7th Air Force (7th AF)
U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF)

Background
On February 5, 1942 the Hawaiian Air Force is redesignated 7th Air Force (7th AF) and operates in the Pacific Ocean Area (POA) during World War II.

On June 9, 1942 Brigadier General Howard C. Davidson, Commanding General VII Fighter Command, also becomes temporary Commanding General 7th Air Force. On June 20, 1942 Major General Willis H. Hale becomes Commanding General 7th Air Force, and Colonel Albert Hegenberger becomes temporary commanding officer of the VII Bomber Command. On June 25, 1942 Brigadier General William E. Lynd becomes Commanding General of VII Bomber Command.

Command
7th Bomber Command (VII Bomber Command)
7th Fighter Command (VII Fighter Command)

Bombardment Group (BG)
11th Bombardment Group (11th BG)
30th Bombardment Group (30th BG)

Fighter Group (FG)
318th Fighter Group (318th FG)
506th Fighter Group (506th FG)

Commanding Officers (C.O.)
Major General Clarence L. Tinker (–June 7, 1942) †
Brigadier General Howard C. Davidson (June 9, 1942–June 20, 1942)
Major General Willis H. Hale (June 20, 1942)

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