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Air Ministry: Army Co-operation Command: Registered Files

Catalogue reference: AIR 39

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AIR 39

This series consists of the organisation and operations papers of Army Co-operation Command.

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Reference

AIR 39

Title
Air Ministry: Army Co-operation Command: Registered Files
Date

1939-1945

Description

This series consists of the organisation and operations papers of Army Co-operation Command.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference

ACC and file other series

Legal status

Public Record(s)

Language

English

Creator(s)
Air Ministry, Army Co-operation Command, 1940-1943
Physical description

147 files and volumes

Access conditions

Subject to 30 year closure

Administrative / biographical background

The aim of Army Co-operation Command, formed on 1 December 1940, was to give air support to the army in the field, by reconnaissance, close-support bombing, landing of airborne troops and provision of Air Observation Posts for the Artillery. The Command consisted of a headquaters and two groups - No 70(AC) Group (responsible for training and development) and No 71 (AC) Group (operational group).

The Command disbanded on 1 June 1943 and its functions were absorbed by the Tactical Air Force (later Second Tactical Air Force).

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C2094/

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Air Ministry: Army Co-operation Command: Registered Files