Original Item: Only One Available. The Thirteenth Air Force (Air Forces Pacific) (13 AF) was a numbered air force of the United States Air Force Pacific Air Forces (PACAF). It was last headquartered at Hickam Air Force Base on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. 13 AF has never been stationed in the continental United States. It was one of the oldest continuously active numbered air forces in the United States Air Force.

The command plans, commands and controls, delivers, and assesses air, space, and information operations in the Asia-Pacific region—excluding the Korea theater of operations—across the security spectrum from peacetime engagement to major combat operations.

Established on 14 December 1942 at Plaine Des Gaiacs Airfield, on New Caledonia, 13 AF was a United States Army Air Forces combat air force deployed to the Pacific Theater of World War II. It engaged in operations primarily in the South Pacific, attacking enemy forces in the Solomon Islands, Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaigns; Mariana and Palau Islands campaigns and the Philippines campaign (1944–45).

During the Cold War, 13 AF remained in the Philippines, providing air defense of the nation and becoming one of the Numbered Air Forces of Pacific Air Forces (PACAF). During the Korean War, its units provided staging areas for people and equipment destined for the war zone. As the Vietnam War escalated during the late 1960s and early 1970s, 13th AF provided command and control for USAF units stationed in Thailand, its units conducting combat missions throughout Indochina until August 1973. 13 AF units last engaged in combat during the SS Mayaguez Incident in May 1975.

This Grouping Consists of the Following:
- “From Fiji Through The Philippines With The Thirteenth Air Force” Book: This is an incredibly detailed pictorial and history of “The Jungle Air Force” in World War II, in combat from January, 1943 to the end of the war. The book has a total of 193 pages with 96 paintings, 80 in sepia tone and 16 in full color. There are also 3 maps featured inside the book. This is a first printing and copyrighted in 1948. The book was written by retired Lt. Col. Benjamin E. Lippincott. All paintings were done by Staff Sergeant Robert A. Laessig.

- 13 ¼” x 11 ¼” Painted Silk With Cardboard Backing and Photo On Reverse: This is an interesting rayon or silk piece of artwork from the Korean War era. The artwork on the front features an American bomber with the words “Returned From Hell” above it. Beneath the aircraft are 3 flags, the American Flag, UN flag in the middle and the South Korean flag on the far right. At the bottom is an Asian style dragon with Seoul Korea painted beneath it. On the backside of the painting is what appears to be a large school class portrait of young teens.

Both items are in great condition and ready for display.