Mirgorod

Airfield

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Detailed History

Mirgorod was one of three bases chosen by the Soviet government and American military representatives to be used for shuttle bombing missions. The air base was constructed during April and May 1944 and was permanently closed for American air operations by October 1944.

People

The insignia of the 388th Bomb Group.

Lester E Strohl

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 388th Bomb Group 29th Station Complement Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 33021585
  • Highest Rank: Master Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Military Occupation Specialty 052, Clerk

Revisions

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ContributorSam_Martin
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Sources

Sam_Martin, Reference Specialist, National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force.
Infield, Glenn. The Poltava Affair. Macmillan Publishing Co: New York, 1973

Date
ContributorSam_Martin
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Sources

Sam_Martin, Reference Specialist, National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
RG 334, National Archives, College Park, MD.