15-17 Anderson Field and Walterboro Army Air Field
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mikemtn
N 32° 54.981 W 080° 38.273
17S E 533859 N 3642071
Marker at the airport in Walterboro
Waymark Code: WMHGR
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 07/16/2006
Views: 62
ANDERSON FIELD This airfield, the first in Colleton County, was built and dedicated in 1933 on 60 acres leased to the town of Walterboro by the estate of C.C. Anderson, for whom it is named. By 1937 the town purchased the field and its 3 unpaved landing strips. Local, state, and federal sources combined to fund a large hanger and paved runways by 1941. The U.S. Army Air Corps leased the field from the town in early 1942 and purchased an additional 3.712 acres to create a new Walterboro Army Air Dield.
Other side: WALTERBORO ARMY AIR FIELD The Walterboro Army Air field, opened in August 1942, was a sub-base of the Columbia Army Air Base in the 3rd Air Force. It served as a final training base for pilots prior to overseas duty and housed a military population of as many as 6,000 as well as hundreds of German POW's. When the base was closed after the war the field was deeded back to Walterboro and Colleton County.
Marker Name: Anderson Field and Walterboro Army Air Field
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Battle (war)
Marker number: Not listed
County: Not listed
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