Chartres

Airfield
media-34055.jpeg 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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Object Number - 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...

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Detailed History

The 323rd Bombardment Group was stationed at Chartres Airdrome from September 21, 1944 thorugh October 12, 1944.

People

Joseph D Lazar

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 456th Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Co-Pilot / Pilot

Harold Loring Mace

  • 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

Arthur S Pakula

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 323rd Bomb Group 456th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-819703
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

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Contributorgeneral ira snapsorter
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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

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ContributorLucy May
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https://archive.org/stream/AirForceCombatUnitsOfWorldWarIi#page/n1/mode…

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ContributorJMF
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