History
The USAAF was created when the United States needed more air power during World War II. It helped the army by flying missions to bomb targets and help soldiers on the ground.
During the war, they flew missions over Europe and the Pacific. They used many different types of planes to stop the enemy from moving supplies or fighting back effectively. Their pilots were known for being brave and well-trained.
After the war, the USAAF helped lead to the creation of the United States Air Force as its own military branch. The army decided that flying planes was so important that it needed its own special group. This change happened in 1947.
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