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    Charleville Airfield Queensland Australia
Location
Charleville Airfield was located at Charleville in Queensland in Australia.

Construction
Built prior to the war.

Wartime History
Used by the USAAF as a reception depot as early as March 1942. The 45th Air Base Group was based here, doing serving and repair duties. In July 1942 B-17F arrived at this airfield.

American units based at Charleville
43rd BG, 63drd BS (B-17) Sydney arrives June 15, 1942–August 3, 1942 Torrens Creek

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Last Updated
April 19, 2021

 

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