Zephyrhills Army Airfield
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Markerman62
N 28° 13.839 W 082° 09.814
17R E 385835 N 3123301
Located at 39444 South Ave at the airport.
Waymark Code: WMQ6BY
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 12/28/2015
Views: 3
Constructed as part of a group of state and WPA projects, major expansion of the airfield began in 1941 when it became home to U.S. Army Air Corps training facilities in preparation for WWII. It was in full operation by 1943, providing advanced fighter pilot training to air crews destined for service in Europe.
After the war, Zephyrhills Army Airfield was transferred to civilian municipal service, including residences, a school, medical offices and Civil Air Patrol headquarters. This building is the last of approximately 30 local war-time barracks structures.
Marker Number: None
Date: 1998
County: Pasco
Marker Type: Plaque
Sponsored or placed by: Pasco County Board of County Commissioners and Pasco County Historical Preservation Committee
Website: [Web Link]
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