Theldor Airfield
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Theldor Airfield was a temporary World War II airfield located approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) north-northeast of Vinita, Oklahoma. It was closed after the war.
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Provided contract glider training to the United States Army Air Forces, 1942-1944. Training provided by Burke Aviation Service An all-way turf airfield. Used primarily C-47 Skytrains and Waco CG-4 unpowered Gliders. The mission of the school was to train glider pilot students in proficiency in operation of gliders in various types of towed and soaring flight, both day and night, and in servicing of gliders in the field.
Inactivated during 1944 with the drawdown of AAFTC's pilot training program. No evidence today remains of its existence.
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References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the Air Force Historical Research Agency.
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- Shaw, Frederick J. (2004), Locating Air Force Base Sites History’s Legacy, Air Force History and Museums Program, United States Air Force, Washington DC, 2004.
- Manning, Thomas A. (2005), History of Air Education and Training Command, 1942–2002. Office of History and Research, Headquarters, AETC, Randolph AFB, Texas ASIN: B000NYX3PC
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- 1942 establishments in Oklahoma
- USAAF Glider Training Airfields
- USAAF Contract Flying School Airfields
- Airfields of the United States Army Air Forces in Oklahoma
- Buildings and structures in Craig County, Oklahoma