Thread: USAAF in UK 1942
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Old 24th March 2010, 15:48
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Re: USAAF in UK 1942
The first unit to arrive at Atcham was indeed 131 Eagle Squadron, on September 27 1941. They left in January 1942. On June 15th 1942 the airfield was handed over to the US 8th AF, for use by 31st FG. So "American" Spitfires played an important part in the airfield's history.
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