Madden Army Airfield Explained

Madden Army Airfield
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Partof:Sixth Air Force
Location:Located in Panama
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Pushpin Label:Madden AAF
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Type:Military airfield
Controlledby:United States Air Force

Madden Army Airfield is a former United States Army Air Forces World War II air base on Panama as part of the defense of the Panama Canal. The airfield was built to defend Madden Lake and Dam. The 24th Fighter Squadron (XXVI Fighter Command) was assigned to the station from 8 March to 15 August, 1944, flying P-39 Airacobras.

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