Headquarters Squadron (HQ Squadron)
U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF), 5th Air Force (5th AF), 8th Fighter Group (8th FG)

Wartime History
Assigned to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF), 5th Air Force, 8th Fighter Group (8th FG) as the Headquarters Squadron (HQ Squadron) in the South West Pacific Area (SWPA) during World War II.

Wartime History
On September 18, 1942 Headquarters Squadron (HQ Squadron) moves from Ross River Airfield to Milne Bay. On March 6, 1942 arrives Brisbane. During May 1942 redesigned the 8th Fighter Group (8th FG), Headquarters Squadron (HQ Squadron). On February 24, 1943 HQ Squadron moves from Milne Bay to Mareeba Airfield.

References
Stars & Bars (1995) pages 25 (8th PG / 8th FG)
Attack & Conquer The 8th Fighter Group in World War II (1999) unit history of the 8th Fighter Group (8th FG)
P-39 Airacobra Aces of World War 2 (2001) page 9
"P-39s of the USAAF's 8th PG (all pursuit groups were redesignated fighter groups in May 1942)"