Meautis

Airfield
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Meautis Airfield, France

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Object Number - UPL 17002 - Advanced Landing Ground A-17 Meautis Airfield, France

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Detailed History

Méautis airfield (Advanced Landing Ground A-17 Méautis, in French: Aèrodrome de Méautis) was an Advanced Landing Ground just north of the village of Méautis near Utah Beach in Normandy, France.



Construction of the airfield by 840 Engineer Aviation Battalion began on 24 July 1944. The airfield went operational on 17 August 1944 when 50FG had moved in from nearby Carentan airfield. The Fighter Group stayed until 6 September. The airfield closed on 15 September 1944 and was returned to its original owners.

People

Donald A Angell

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 50th Fighter Group 10th Fighter Squadron
  • Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Aircraft

P-47 Thunderbolts, including (2N-U, serial number 42-25904) nicknamed "Lethal Liz II", of the 50th Fighter Group, with cows.

42-25904

  • Aircraft Type: P-47 Thunderbolt
  • Nicknames: Lethal Liz II
  • Unit: 50th Fighter Group 81st Fighter Squadron

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