The Mighty Eighth Air Force
 
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 28 October 1942

Wednesday 28 October 1942

Eighth Air Force: The last 2 squadrons of the 14th Fighter Group, the 48th
and 49th Fighter Squadrons, leave the UK for N Africa; this completes the
transfer of VIII Fighter Command's fighting units to the XII Fighter Command
and leaves the VIII Fighter Command with only the 4th Fighter Group
operational.