Ghisonaccia Airfield

Airfield
Crew of 310th BG-428th BS Corsica 1944 UPL 90971 UPL 90971 Crew of 310th BG-428th BS Corsica 1944

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428th Bomb Squadron Ghisonaccia Airfield On

Object Number - UPL 90971 - Crew of 310th BG-428th BS Corsica 1944

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Detailed History

World War II

During World War II, Ghisonaccia Airfield was a military airfield used by the United States Army Air Forces. It was an all-weather temporary field built in late 1943 by the XII Engineer Command using Marsden Matting for runways and parking areas, as well as for dispersal sites. In addition, tents were used for billeting and also for support facilities; an access road was built to the existing road infrastructure; a dump for supplies, ammunition, and gasoline drums, along with a drinkable water and minimal electrical grid for communications and station lighting. It was turned over to the Twelfth Air Force for operational combat use. Known units assigned to the airfield were:



HQ 57th Bombardment Wing, 20 April-5 October 1944

310th Bombardment Group, 10 December 1943 – 7 April 1945, B-25 Mitchell

414th Night Fighter Squadron, (Twelfth Air Force), 9 January-4 February 1944; 20 March–July 1944, Bristol Beaufighter

417th Night Fighter Squadron, (Twelfth Air Force), 7 January–February 1944, (Ground echelon only)

After the war ended, the airfield was turned over to local authorities. Today the military airfield has been developed into a small, regional airport used by small aircraft.

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 310th Bomb Group 381st Bomb Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: pilot twin engine-1081 (B-25)
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 310th Bomb Group 381st Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-675435
  • Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Pilot

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-25 Mitchell
  • Nicknames: Cowgirl
  • Unit: 310th Bomb Group 381st Bomb Squadron

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