Tukuk-OS🛩️ Djedeida Airfield
Tunisia · Africa · 36.86°N, 9.93°E
Djedeida Airfield is an airfield in Tunisia, located approximately 10 km east-northeast of El Battan, and 30 km west of Tunis. The airfield was built prior to 1942 and used by the German Luftwaffe. It was raided by elements of the US 1st battalion of the 1st Armored Regiment on 25 November 1942, but the US forces were forced to withdraw due to lack of infantry support. It continued operations under the Germans until seized by the American II Corps on 8 May 1943. After being repaired by Army engineers, it was used by the United States Army Air Force Twelfth Air Force during the North African Campaign. Units known to be assigned to the facility were:17th Bombardment Group, 23 June-1 November 1943, Martin B-26 Marauder 319th Bombardment Group, 26 June-1 November 1943, B-26 Marauder 27th Fighter Squadron,, 1–29 November 1943, Lockheed P-38 Lightning 71st Fighter Squadron,, 31 October-29 November 1943, P-38 Lightning 94th Fighter Squadron,, 1–29 November 1943, P-38 Lightning
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Quick facts
| Country | Tunisia |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 36.86°N, 9.93°E · view on map |
Djedeida Airfield is located in Tunisia, in Africa.
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