Lt. Lloyd Stinson, 34th Pursuit Squadron Seversky P-35A in combat over the Philippines, 1941.
Active
1940–1946 (Not manned or equipped after May 1942)
Country
United States
Branch
United States Air Force
Role
Pursuit
Part of
Far East Air Force
Engagements
Philippine Islands (1941–1942)
Decorations
Distinguished Unit Citations: Philippines, 7 December 1941 – 10 May 1942 Philippines, 8–12 December 1941 Philippines, 6 January – 8 March 1942 Philippine Presidential Unit Citation
Military unit
The 34th Pursuit Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was wiped out in the Battle of the Philippines (1941–42). The survivors fought as infantry during Battle of Bataan and after their surrender, were subjected to the Bataan Death March, although some did escape to Australia. The unit was never remanned or equipped. It was carried as an active unit until 2 April 1946.
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