History
One of the four original numbered air forces, Second Air Force was activated as the Northwest Air District of the GHQ Air Force on 19 October 1940, at McChord Field, Washington. It was activated on 18 December 1940. It was redesignated 2d Air Force on 26 March 1941 with a mission to defend the Pacific Northwest and Upper Great Plains regions of the United States.
5th Bombardment Wing was assigned to Second Air Force up to 5 September 1941.
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