34th Pursuit Squadron
The 34th Pursuit Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was wiped out in the Battle of the Philippines (1941–42). 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. The unit was never remanned or equipped. It was carried as an active unit until 2 April 1946.
| 34th Pursuit Squadron | |
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Lt. Lloyd Stinson, 34th Pursuit Squadron Seversky P-35A in combat over the Philippines, 1941. | |
| Active | 1940–1946 (Not manned or equipped after May 1942) |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Pursuit |
| Part of | Far East Air Force |
| Engagements | Philippine Islands (1941–1942) |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citations: Philippines, 7 December 1941 – 10 May 1942 Philippines, 8–12 December 1941 Philippines, 6 January – 8 March 1942 Philippine Presidential Unit Citation |
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