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'''Soliman Airfield''' is an abandoned military airfield in [[Tunisia]], located approximately |
'''Soliman Airfield''' is an abandoned [[World War II]] military airfield in [[Tunisia]], located approximately 12km west-northwest of Manzil Bū Zalafah, and 39km southeast of [[Tunis]]. It was a temporary airfield, not designed for heavy bomber or long-term use. During the [[North African Campaign]], it was used by the [[United States Army Air Force]] [[Twelfth Air Force]]. Known units assigned were: |
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* [[47th Bombardment Group]], 1-21 Jul 1943, [[A-20 Havoc]] |
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During [[World War II]] it was used by the [[United States Army Air Force]] [[Twelfth Air Force]] during the [[North African Campaign]]. |
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* [[321st Bombardment Group]], 8 Aug-Oct 1943, [[B-25 Mitchell]] |
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* [[325th Fighter Group]], 4 Nov-11 Dec 1943, [[P-47 Thunderbolt]] |
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When the Americans moved out at the end of 1943, the airfield was abandoned. Today, the remains of the field are visible in aerial photography, with much of the runways, taxiways and dispersal pads in evidence. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 00:34, 17 August 2009
Soliman Airfield.png) | |
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| Part of Twelfth Air Force | |
| Coordinates | 36°42′28.55″N 010°27′14.31″E / 36.7079306°N 10.4539750°E |
| Type | Military Airfield |
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| Controlled by | United States Army Air Forces |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1943 |
| In use | 1943 |
Soliman Airfield
Location of Soliman Airfield, Tunisia
Soliman Airfield is an abandoned World War II military airfield in Tunisia, located approximately 12km west-northwest of Manzil Bū Zalafah, and 39km southeast of Tunis. It was a temporary airfield, not designed for heavy bomber or long-term use. During the North African Campaign, it was used by the United States Army Air Force Twelfth Air Force. Known units assigned were:
- 47th Bombardment Group, 1-21 Jul 1943, A-20 Havoc
- 321st Bombardment Group, 8 Aug-Oct 1943, B-25 Mitchell
- 325th Fighter Group, 4 Nov-11 Dec 1943, P-47 Thunderbolt
When the Americans moved out at the end of 1943, the airfield was abandoned. Today, the remains of the field are visible in aerial photography, with much of the runways, taxiways and dispersal pads in evidence.
References
This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency
- Maurer, Maurer. Air Force Combat Units of World War II. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History, 1983. ISBN 0-89201-092-4.
- Mauer, Mauer (1969), Combat Squadrons of the Air Force, World War II, Air Force Historical Studies Office, Maxwell AFB, Alabama. ISBN 0892010975
