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Group (air force unit) - Definition and Overview

Related Words: Bauhaus, British, Bund, Cobra, Dutch, Flemish, Fontainebleau, French, Italian, Mannerist, Milanese, Momentum, Neapolitan, Parisian, Phases, Reflex
For some other uses of the word "group" please see Group

Group is a term used by different air forces for a unit of command. The size of this unit varies considerably between services.

In the United States Air Force a group is made up of several squadrons, and itself forms part of a wing.

In the Royal Air Force and other British-derived air forces a group is made up of several wings or stations, and itself forms part of the a major command. It is usually commanded by an air vice-marshal.

See Also

Group Captain
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