Coordinates (Approximate) In use 1944-1945 | Type Military airfield Year built 1944 | |
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Battles/wars Burma Campaign 1944-1945 Controlled by | ||
Nawadih Airfield is a former wartime United States Army Air Forces airfield in India used during the Burma Campaign 1944-1945. It is now abandoned.
History
The airfield was the temporary home of the 311th Fighter Group during September and October 1943 prior to its moving east into West Bengal and closer to the front lines in Burma. It remained open as a combat communications radio relay facility and C-46 Commando and C-47 Skytrain transport airfield until 15 September 1945 when it was closed.
References
Nawadih Airfield Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA