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| New York Fighter Wing | |
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| Active | 1942–1944 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Fighter |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Brig GeneralEarle E. Partridge |
TheNew York Fighter Wing is an inactiveUnited States Air Force unit. Its last assignment was with theI Fighter Command, stationed atMitchel Field,New York It was inactivated on 10 April 1944.
The wing was aWorld War II air defense organization, reporting toFirst Air Force, responsible for the air defense of theNew York City metropolitan area. The wing was also a training organization for fighter groups and personnel, with assigned groups subsequently deploying to overseas theaters.
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