III Bomber Command
The III Bomber Command is a disbanded United States Air Force headquarters. It was established in September 1941, shortly before the attack on Pearl Harbor to command bomber units assigned to 3rd Air Force. Following the entry of the United States into World War II, it flew patrols off the south Atlantic and Gulf coasts. However, its main efforts soon began organizing and training medium bomber units and aircrews. Its last assignment was with Third Air Force at MacDill Field, Florida. It was inactivated on 8 April 1946 and disbanded in October 1948.
| III Bomber Command | |
|---|---|
B-26 Marauder in flight | |
| Active | 1941-1946 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army United States Air Force |
| Role | Command and training of bomber units |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Robert Olds |
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