The 56th FG received its first operational P - 47B 's from nearby Republic Aviation in June , in which it began training for combat .
In May 1942 it was redesignated the 56th Fighter Group and its component squadrons were redesignated as fighter squadrons .
The 56th 56th Fighter Group received 56th Fighter Group 's first operational P - 47B 's from nearby Republic Aviation in June , in which it began training for combat .
In May 1942 it was redesignated the 56th Fighter Group and its component squadrons were redesignated as fighter squadrons .