Carrier Air Groups 1922 - 1942
Ship-named Air Groups
The term Air Group, modified by the name of a carrier, as Saratoga Air Group or so, came into use during the early days of carrier aviation as a collective title for the squadrons operating on board a particular carrier. It remained a mere title until 1 July 1938, when authorization for Air Group Commander billets became effective. With this action, the squadrons on board acquired the unity of a formal command and the carrier air group as such first took form.
Identification Color of the Air Groups
Section Colors
