USAAF (United States Army Air Forces)

The United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) was the aerial warfare branch of the U.S. Army during World War II, before the establishment of the independent U.S. Air Force in 1947. It was responsible for conducting military operations involving aircraft, including offensive bombing, air support for ground troops, reconnaissance, and transport missions. The USAAF played a vital role in achieving air superiority and supporting Allied victory through strategic bombing campaigns and air power. It was a key component of the U.S. military effort during the war, laying the foundation for modern U.S. Air Force capabilities.