Chartres
Airfield
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UPL 34055
"American Flying Fortresses scored hits on eight medium sized hangars, two smaller ones, a workshop and dispersal areas when they attacked the German airfield at Chartres in occupied France on March 2. Picture shows two heavy concentrations on the field."
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Detailed History
The 323rd Bombardment Group was stationed at Chartres Airdrome from September 21, 1944 thorugh October 12, 1944.
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 456th Bomb Squadron
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Co-Pilot / Pilot
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 98th Combat Bomb Wing 416th Bomb Group Headquarters (416th Bomb Group)
- Service Numbers: O-17955
- Highest Rank: Brigadier General
- Role/Job: Pilot - Group Commander - Wing Commander
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 456th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-819703
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Revisions
Contributorgeneral ira snapsorter
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Sources
Merged with duplicate entry to include details from:
"Battle Colors Volume III - Insignia and Tactical Markings of the Ninth Air Force in World War Two' by Robert A. Watkins;
- http://www.ixengineercommand.com/airfields/physical.php
ContributorLucy May
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