Grombalia

Airfield

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Grombalia Airfield is an abandoned World War II military airfield in Tunisia, which is located approximately 112 kilometres (70 mi) east-southeast of Hammam-Lif, about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) southeast of Tunis. It was a temporary airfield constructed by Army Engineers using Pierced Steel Planking (PSP) for its runway, parking and dispersal areas, not designed for heavy aircraft or for long term use.



It was used by the United States Army Air Force Twelfth Air Force 82d Fighter Group during the North African Campaign, flying P-38 Lightnings from the airfield between August and October 1943.



After the Americans moved east in October, the airfield was closed and dismantled. Today, the former main runway is visible in aerial photography, however no buildings or physical features remain.

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 82nd Fighter Group 95th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-733836
  • Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot 1055-single engine
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 82nd Fighter Group 95th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15074710
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
 An airman of the 82nd Fighter Group, 12th Air Force with his P-38 Lightning nicknamed "Chicken Dit".
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 82nd Fighter Group 97th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 16026965 on enlisting
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: P-38 Lightning
  • Unit: 82nd Fighter Group 95th Fighter Squadron

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