49th Fighter Group
The 49th Fighter Group was a fighter aircraft unit of the Fifth Air Force that was located in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during World War II.
| 49th Fighter Group | |
|---|---|
P-40E Warhawk aircraft of the 49th Fighter Group at Darwin, 1942 | |
| Active | 1942–1945 |
| Branch | United States Army Air Forces |
| Nickname(s) | Fighting 49ers |
| Engagements | Australia New Guinea Philippines (1944–1945) |
| Insignia | |
| 49th Fighter Group Emblem | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | P-40 Warhawk P-38 Lightning |
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