14 May 1942

THURSDAY, 14 MAY 1942

(8th Air Force): Major General Ira C
Eaker is designated commander of Detachment, HQ 8th Air Force in addition
to his duties as Commanding General VIII Bomber Command. Brigadier General
Frank O'D Hunter assumes command of VIII Interceptor Command.
15th Bombardment Squadron (Light), VIII Bomber Command, arrives at Grafton
Underwood, England without aircraft.