Milford Air Force Auxiliary Airfield was an auxiliary airfield of the United States Army Air Forces that was located in Milford, Penobscot County, Maine.
History
It operated from 1942 to 1948, when the Deblois Bombing Range opened nearby. It was originally constructed for the Bangor Precision Bombing Range, and was also used by Dow Army Airfield.
After its closure, the site was used by Dow Air Force Base personnel for a survival school. [1]
See also
References
- ^ Freeman, Paul. "Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields: Northern Maine". Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
44°58′28.32″N 68°27′30.94″W / 44.9745333°N 68.4585944°W
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Categories:
- Airfields of the United States Army Air Forces in Maine
- Installations of the United States Air Force in Maine
- Airports in Penobscot County, Maine
- Airports established in 1942
- Military installations established in 1942
- Military installations closed in 1948
- 1942 establishments in Maine
- 1948 disestablishments in Maine
- Milford, Maine