The command was formed in the southeast United States in early 1942. It moved to the United Kingdom in September 1942 and to North Africa during October–November 1942. Served in combat in the Mediterranean theater until the end of the war. Inactivated in Italy
Lineage
Constituted as the 12th Interceptor Command on 26 February 1942
Activated on 5 March 1942
Redesignated 12th Fighter Command 15 May 1942
Redesignated XII Fighter Command c. 24 September 1942
Redesignated XXII Tactical Air Command in November 1944
The command was formed in the southeast United States in early 1942. It moved to the United Kingdom in September 1942 and to North Africa during October–November 1942. Served in combat in the Mediterranean theater until the end of the war. Inactivated in Italy
Lineage
Constituted as the 12th Interceptor Command on 26 February 1942
Activated on 5 March 1942
Redesignated 12th Fighter Command 15 May 1942
Redesignated XII Fighter Command c. 24 September 1942
Redesignated XXII Tactical Air Command in November 1944