Lineage. Established as 355 Fighter Group, and activated, on 12 Nov 1942. Inactivated on 20 Nov 1946. Redesignated as 355 Fighter Group (Air Defense) on 20 Jun 1955. Activated on 18 Aug 1955. Inactivated on 8 Jan 1958. Consolidated (31 Jan 1984) with the 355 Tactical Fighter Wing, which was