Tactical Air Force, Tenth Army | |
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Active | 21 November 1944 - 14 July 1945[1] |
Country | United States of America |
Engagements | Battle of Okinawa |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Francis P. Mulcahy Louis E. Woods |
The Tactical Air Force, Tenth Army (TAF) was a joint aviation command of the Tenth United States Army that was responsible for commanding all land-based aviation and aviation command and control units during the Battle of Okinawa.[2] The TAF's headquarters was provided by the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and it was the largest joint aviation unit under Marine Corps command during World War II.[3] During the battle, the TAF was commanded by Major General Francis P. Mulcahy until ill-health forced him to be relieved by MajGen Louis E. Woods.[4] According to United States sources, TAF aircraft were responsible for shooting down 637 Japanese aircraft during the battle.[5]
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