Dyersburg Army Airfield, Halls Tennessee
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N 35° 54.144 W 089° 25.219
16S E 281573 N 3975829
Dyersburg Army Airfield Marker
Waymark Code: WMMQ6
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 08/19/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
Views: 44

The airfield located one half mile east of here was in operation from 1942 to 1945. Thousands of airmen took their last statewide training here before going into combat overseas. Training received here in flying B-17 Flying Fortresses played a key role in preparing U.S. bomber crews for combat in World War II.
Marker Name: Dyersburg Army Airfield, Halls Tennessee

Marker Location: Roadside

Type of Marker: Other

Marker Number: 4E 113

Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
1992 Tennessee Historical Commission


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