24th Pursuit Group
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 Group members and one of the last Curtiss P-40Es of the 24th Pursuit Group, taken at Bataan Airfield in early 1942 during the Battle of the Philippines (note the camouflage netting). | |
| Active | 1 October 1941 – 2 April 1946 (Not equipped or manned, May 1942 – 2 April 1946) |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army Air Forces |
| Role | Pursuit |
| Part of | Far East Air Force |
| Engagements |  World War II Philippine Islands (1941–1942) |
| Decorations |  Distinguished Unit Citations Philippines, 7 December 1941 – 10 May 1942 Philippines, 8–12 December 1941 Philippines, 6 January – 8 March 1942  Philippine Presidential Unit Citation |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Colonel Orrin L. Grover, 1 October 1941 – April 1942 |
The 24th Pursuit Group is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was wiped out in the Battle of the Philippines (1941–42). The survivors fought as infantry during Battle of Bataan and after their surrender, were subjected to the Bataan Death March, although some did escape to Australia. The unit was never remanned or equipped. It was carried as an active unit until 2 April 1946.