The Mighty Eighth Air Force
 
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 15 June 1942

MONDAY, 15 JUNE 1942

(8th Air Force): Major General Carl
Spaatz, Commanding General 8th Air Force, arrives in the UK. The VIII Bomber
Command takes a significant step toward development of the organization for
control of combat operations by establishing the 1st Bombardment Wing
(Provisional) at Brampton Grange, England.