Darragh

Airfield

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Detailed History

During World War II the airfield, then known as Darragh Airfield was used as a military airfield by the United States Army Air Force Ninth Air Force 57th Fighter Group during the North African Campaign against Axis forces. The 57th flew P-40 Warhawks from the airfield between 19 January-3 March 1943 before moving forward with the British Eighth Army.



The current airfield appears to be overlaid on its World War II predecessor facility.

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 57th Fighter Group 65th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17036034
  • Highest Rank: Technician Fourth Grade
  • Role/Job: Ground Crew Mechanic
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 52nd Fighter Group 2nd Fighter Squadron 57th Fighter Group 66th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-420832
  • Highest Rank: Major
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot / Squadron Commander
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 57th Fighter Group 66th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 12020404
  • Highest Rank: Technician Fourth Grade
  • Role/Job: Ground Crew Chief
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 57th Fighter Group 64th Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-427759
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 57th Fighter Group 64th Fighter Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: P-40 Warhawk
  • Unit: 57th Fighter Group 64th Fighter Squadron

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