Cactus Air Force
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| Founded | 1942 |
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| Active | 20 August 1942 – April 1943 |
| Branches | United States Army Air Forces |
| United States Marine Corps | |
| United States Navy | |
| Royal New Zealand Air Force | |
| Engagement | World War II |
| Notable commanders | Roy Geiger |
| Louis E. Woods | |
| Francis P. Mulcahy | |
| Date of Reg. | |
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| ID | 2186382 |
About Cactus Air Force
Cactus Air Force refers to the ensemble of Allied air power assigned to the island of Guadalcanal from August 1942 until December 1942 during the early stages of the Guadalcanal Campaign, particularly those operating from Henderson Field. The term "Cactus" comes from the Allied code name for the island.
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