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for runways and parking areas, as well as for dispersal sites. In addition, tents were used for billeting and also for support facilities; an access road was built to the existing road infrastructure; a dump for supplies, ammunition, and gasoline drums, along with drinkable water and minimal
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to Aghione providing air support for the Allied invasion of Southern France between 10 and 21 August 1944. In addition, the airfield was used by
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to the base from several groups to support the landings in Southern France.
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between 23 April and 19 May 1944, flying combat operations with
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electrical grid for communications and station lighting.
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