United States Army Air Forces Tactical organization Tactical organization

| Type_of_unit | Type_of_aircraft | Number_of_aircraft | Number_of_crews | Men_per_crew | Total_personnel | Officers | Enlisted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very heavy bombardment group | B-29 | 45 | 60 | 11 | 2078 | 462 | 1816 |
| Heavy bombardment group | B-17 , B-24 | 72 | 96 | 9 to 11 | 2261 | 465 | 1796 |
| Medium bombardment group | B-25 , B-26 | 96 | 96 | 5 or 6 | 1759 | 393 | 1386 |
| Light bombardment group | A-20 , A-26 | 96 | 96 | 3 or 4 | 1304 | 211 | 1093 |
| Single-engine fighter group | P-40 , P-47 P-51 | 111 to 126 | 108 to 126 | 1 | 994 | 183 | 811 |
| Twin-engine fighter group | P-38 | 111 to 126 | 108 to 126 | 1 | 1081 | 183 | 838 |
| Troop carrier group | C-47 | 80 - 110 | 128 | 4 or 5 | 1837 | 514 | 1323 |