U.S. 5th Interceptor Command

U.S. 5th Interceptor Command

The 5th Interceptor Command was part of the Far East Air Force, during the World War II era. The commander was Brigadier General H.B. Clagett, based at Nielson Field.

5th Interceptor Command -- December 8, 1941

At the time of the 1941 Japanese invasion, of the Philippines, the commander and part of the U.S. 35th Pursuit Group was at sea, en route to the Philippines. The 21st and 34th Squadrons, of the 35th PG, were attached to the U.S. 24th Pursuit Group.

* U.S. 5th Interceptor Command Group
** U.S. 24th Pursuit Group
** Philippine Aircraft Warning Detachment
** U.S. 680th Maintenance Detachment


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