![]() Transported Chinese troops and supplies from Burma to China in Dec 1944, and carried out supply, evacuation, and liaison operations for Allied troops in Burma until the end of the war. Reorganized later, with the sections being eliminated and with fighter, liaison, and troop carrier squadrons being assigned. ![]() Withdrew from the front late in May 1944 and, with the bomber section eliminated and the P-51's replaced by P-47's, began a training program. Received a DUC for operations against the enemy, Mar-May 1944. The group supported operations in Burma by landing and dropping troops, food, and equipment evacuating casualties and attacking airfields and transportation facilities. ![]() The organization consisted of a headquarters plus the following sections: bomber (equipped with B-25's) fighter (P-51's) light-plane (L-1's, L-5's, and helicopters) transport (C-47's) glider (CG-4A's and TG-5's) and light-cargo (UC-64's). The group, which began operations immediately, was organized to provide fighter cover, bombardment striking power, and air transportation services for Wingate's Raiders, who were operating behind enemy lines in Burma. Constituted as 1st Air Commando Group on and activated in India on 29 Mar.
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