Antilles Air Command
The Antilles Air Command is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Its last assignment was with Sixth Air Force, based at Borinquen Field, Puerto Rico. It was inactivated on 25 August 1946. Engaged in antisubmarine operations, 1941–1945. Inactivated 1946. On 28 July 1948, it was reactivated as the Antilles Air Division and assumed the mission of the 24th Composite Wing. It was to act as a supply organization for all U.S. Air Force Bases in the Caribbean area and to maintain operational and administrative control over these bases. The following bases were under the Division's control:
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Queen Beatrix International Airport
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The Antilles Air Command is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Its last assignment was with Sixth Air Force, based at Borinquen Field, Puerto Rico. It was inactivated on 25 August 1946. Engaged in antisubmarine operations, 1941–1945. Inactivated 1946. On 28 July 1948, it was reactivated as the Antilles Air Division and assumed the mission of the 24th Composite Wing. It was to act as a supply organization for all U.S. Air Force Bases in the Caribbean area and to maintain operational and administrative control over these bases. The following bases were under the Division's control:
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