Philippine Army Air Corps
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The Philippine Army Air Corps (Filipino: Pulutong Himpapawid ng Hukbong Katihan ng Pilipinas) was created in 1935 as the air component of the Philippine Army. It was the predecessor of the Philippine Air Force, created in 1947.
Quick Facts Philippine Army Air Corps (PAAC) (also as "PAAC Infantry Battalion", 1942), Active ...
Philippine Army Air Corps (PAAC) (also as "PAAC Infantry Battalion", 1942) | |
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Pulutong Himpapawid ng Hukbong Katihan ng Pilipinas | |
Active | 1936 – after May 1942 May 1945 – 1 July 1947 |
Country | Commonwealth of the Philippines |
Branch | Philippine Army |
Type | Combat Flying Units; Infantry (after c.31 Dec 41) |
Size | Air Group; Infantry Battalion |
Part of | Far East Air Force |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Maj. William L. Lee Maj. Basilio Fernando LCol. Charles A. Backes Capt. Pelagio Cruz (PAAC Inf. Bn.) LCol. John Ryan LCol. Edwin Andrews |
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