24th Pursuit Group
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Active | 1 October 1941 – 2 April 1946; (Not equipped or manned, May 1942 – 2 April 1946) |
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Branch | United States Army Air Forces |
Part of | Far East Air Force |
Founded | 1941 |
Engagements | World War II |
Philippines | |
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ID | 3084215 |
About 24th Pursuit Group
The 24th Pursuit Group is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was wiped out in the Battle of the Philippines. The survivors fought as infantry during Battle of Bataan and after their surrender, were subjected to the Bataan Death March, although some did escape to Australia.