Post by beana51 on Oct 29, 2012 9:38:34 GMT -5
Built in 1911,a historical air base.During World War II, both the Italian Air Force and the German Luftwaffe flew missions from Aeroporto Pagliano e Gori. British forces captured the base in 1945; they conducted air operations there until 1947, when the Italian Air Force resumed operational use of the airport. The Italian Air Force used the base until 1954.
United States Air Force Use
In 1954, the U.S. and Italian governments signed a joint-use agreement that brought the base into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Headquarters of the United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) officially activated the airfield on February 15, 1955, with the activation of the 7207th Air Base Squadron.
A strategic location,it gives the US close proximity to Europe ,Mid East,and Africa.
United States Air Force Use
In 1954, the U.S. and Italian governments signed a joint-use agreement that brought the base into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Headquarters of the United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) officially activated the airfield on February 15, 1955, with the activation of the 7207th Air Base Squadron.
A strategic location,it gives the US close proximity to Europe ,Mid East,and Africa.