Lexington County · Marker 32-21

Bombardment Groups

Off S.C. Sec. Rd. 378 (Columbia Metropolitan Airport Dr.) near the airport terminal, West Columbia vicinity

Front inscription

In 1942 the 310th, 321st, 340th groups trained here at Columbia Army Air Base for World War II. All participated in 9 campaigns, and each received 2 Distinguished Unit Citations.

County
Lexington
Region
Midlands
City or vicinity
West Columbia vicinity
Year approved
1992
Erected by
57th Bomb Wing Association
Coordinates
33.947883, -81.127917

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