|
 |
|
|
| Missing In Action (MIA) | Prisoners Of War (POW) | Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) |
| Chronology | Locations | Aircraft | Ships | Submit Info | How You Can Help | Donate |
|
| Location Lat 26°22'0" Long 111°32'0" Ling Ling Airfield was located to the south of Lingling in Hunan Province in central China. Also known as Lingling or Yungchow. During World War II, Allied spelling was "Lingling". Wartime History In late March 1943 occupied by USAAF fighters that immediately go into action defending the area. On April 1, 1943 nine Japanese fighters are intercepted in the Lingling area by P-40's, claiming 7 shot down and one P-40 lost. On April 24, 13 P-40's intercept 25 fighters near Lingling and shoot down 5. On May 1, 17 P-40's intercept 30-40 fighters near Lingling and in a running battle to just N of Changsha claim at least 7 Zekes downed. One P-40 is shot down. On June 26, 1944, Japanese aircraft bomb Lingling Airfield. On Septmeber 4, 1944 six B-25s, with P-51 support, considerably damaging the town of Lingling. On September 5-10, B-25s attack targets of opportunity in the area. Japanese and American missions against Lingling June 26, 1944–June 10, 1945 American units based at Lingling 23rd FG, 75th FS (P-40s) Yunnani March 31, 1943–? returns June 10-25, 44 (P-51s) 23rd FG, 76th FS (P-40s) Kunming May 13 - August 1, 43 returns June 1- July 1, 44 (P-51s) 23rd FG, 74th FS (P-40, P-51) Kweilin / Liuchow Sept 12, 1944 - ? 341st BG, 11th BS (B-25 detachment) Kunming arrives June 21, 1943–June 1944 51st FG, 449th FS (P-38) Kunming arrives Aug 26, 43–Sept 1, 43 departs Hengyang / Kweilin Today Still in use today as Lingling Airport. Airport codes: ICAO: ZGLG IATA: LLF. References Index to Air Bases - Research Report No. 85, I.G. No 9185 - July 30, 1944 Contribute
Information Last Updated
|
 Map Fallingrain |
| Discussion Forum | Daily Updates | Reviews | Museums | Interviews & Oral Histories |
|
