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Zephyrhills Army Airfield, was a World War II United States Army Air Forces airfield, located east-southeast of Zephyrhills, Florida. ==History== Originally developed in the late 1930s as a municipal airport, the citizens of Zephyrhills financed the construction through federal funds and matching local donations. The airport was taken over in January 1942 by the United States Army Air Corps, and Zephyrhills Army Airfield was assigned as a sub-base to the Army Air Forces School of Applied Tactics (AAFSAT) at Orlando Army Airfield. Known sub-bases and auxiliaries: * Withlacoochee Army Airfield The airfield was used by the 10th Fighter Squadron (Special), which initially flew P-40 Warhawks at the airfield from 4 January 1943 - 29 January 1944. The airfield was used to train pilots in ground intercept missions. In July 1943, the squadron converted to P-51 Mustangs. Zephyrhills AAF was also used as a standby landing strip for other USAAF aircraft flying in the area, such as those from MacDill Field and Drane Field. After the 10th Fighter Squadron deployed to Ninth Air Force in England, it was replaced by the 372d Army Air Forces Base Unit, which continued with the conduct of fighter pilot training. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Zephyrhills Army Air Field」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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