5th Fighter Command (V Fighter Command)
U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF), 5th Air Force (5th AF)

Background
Prewar, 5th Interceptor Command was part of the 5th Air Force (5th AF) in the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) in the Philippines. In May 1942, renamed 5th Fighter Command (V Fighter Command) in the South West Pacific Area (SWPA). Also abbreviated V FTR.

Headquarters (HQ Squadron)
The Headquarters 5th Fighter Command (V Fighter Command).

86th Fighter Wing (86th FW)
Assigned to 5th Fighter Command (V Fighter Command).

56th Fighter Control Squadron (56th FSC)
Assigned December 11, 1943 until November 1944 to 13th Bomber Command (XIII Bomber Command).

Commanding Officers (C.O.)
Colonel Paul B. Wurtsmith (November 11, 1942–November 23, 1943)
Colonel Neel E. Kearby (November 23, 1943–February 8, 1944)
Brigadier General Frederick H Smith Jr. (February 10, 1945–?)

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