What FG or FS was based on Ascension Island in 1943?
 

Hi all,

Have been trying to ascertain the identity of the unit which flew P-39s out of Wideawake Field on Ascension in 1943. Was an entire fighter group based there? A single squadron? Have seen a single shot of of P-39s lined up there, but unable to make out the symbol/emblem just beneath the cockpit. Doesn't appear to be any squadron group markings on the planes in the shot, just the serial and that hard to see emblem/logo beneath the cockpit.

Any guidance greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Re: What FG or FS was based on Ascension Island in 1943?
 

Maybe some info here,

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1944-vintag...-/264800288983
http://www.davidfmitchell.com/upload...world_war_.pdf


1st Composite, page 7, https://media.defense.gov/2010/Dec/0...101202-002.pdf

Re: What FG or FS was based on Ascension Island in 1943?
 

According Maurer Maurer's Combat Squadrons of the Air Force World War II the P-39s fell under 1st Composite Squadron. Stationed at Ascension 14 Aug 1942 - 21 Oct 1944.
Squadron also had B-25s.

Regards,
Leendert

Re: What FG or FS was based on Ascension Island in 1943?
 

Revi16,

Thank you for your reply. That photo certainly gives a more clear shot of that squadron emblem. So you're aware, I did read that Mitchell article and it had no info on the specific air units based there, just the main Army units.

Thanks again for responding!

Re: What FG or FS was based on Ascension Island in 1943?
 

Hi Leendert,

Thank you for our reply. Will see where that leads! You know I looked through the Maurer volumes for squadrons and Combat Units and couldn't find anything in either. I just went back to the Squadrons volume and sure enough, there it is. Now I learned the search function on my pdf copy I have of the squadron volume doesn't work! LOL! Thanks again for responding!

Re: What FG or FS was based on Ascension Island in 1943?
 

Quick follow up: Leendert, was able to locate an article on the various Composite Squadrons and brief write-up of what each did here: https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA425511.pdf

Thanks again!