| XII Tactical Air Command | |
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Emblem of the XII Tactical Air Command |
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| Active | 1942-1947 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army Air Forces |
| Type | Command and Control |
| Engagements | World War II |
The XII Tactical Air Command is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Its last assignment was with the United States Air Forces in Europe, based at Bad Kissingen, Germany. It was inactivated on 10 November 1947.
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Formed in United States in early 1942. Moved to North Africa, October-November 1942. Col Demas T Craw was awarded the Medal of Honor for action during the invasion of Algeria-French Morocco: when the Allies landed on 8 November 1942, Col Craw volunteered to negotiate an armistice; while trying to pass through the lines near Port Lyautey, he was killed by machine-gun fire.
The command served in combat in the Mediterranean and European theaters until May 1945. Afterward, remained in Europe as part of the occupation force.
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