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A-16 Airfield

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Details:

Located on the north side of the D424, south of Sainte Marie-du-Mont. There is a sign on the D-913 Marker A red granite stone (1.3 meters high) polished on one side with gold leaf inscription in Engish.

Monument Text:

The 36th Fighter Group of the 9th USA Air Force flew from this advanced landing ground A-16 built by the 843rd Air Engrs Battalion 05.08 to 27.08.1944. In respectful memory of those who gave their lives for liberty. Brucheville 9.04.1990.

Commemorates:

Units:

36th Fighter Group, 9th US Air Force

United States Air Force

Wars:

WWII

Battles:

Normandy Invasion

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