The command was formed in September 1942 and by April 1943 comprised 27 squadrons, including units from the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as Australia.
Komando tersebut dibentuk pada September 1942 dan pada April 1943 terdiri dari 27 skuadron, yang meliputi unit-unit dari Belanda, Britania Raya dan Amerika Serikat, serta Australia.