Grand Forks Municipal Airport
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Grand Forks Municipal Airport is a former airport, located within current city limits approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) west-northwest of central Grand Forks, North Dakota
. It was closed shortly after World War II
and is now redeveloped as part of the urban area of Grand Forks.
, 1942-1944. Training provided by Jolly Flying Service. Used primarily C-47 Skytrain
s 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.
Airfield closed after the war, today no remains visible as land used for highways; homes and other parts of the suburban area of Grand Forks.
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks is the third-largest city in the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Grand Forks County. According to the 2010 census, the city's population was 52,838, while that of the city and surrounding metropolitan area was 98,461...
. It was closed shortly after World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
and is now redeveloped as part of the urban area of Grand Forks.
History
Airport provided contract glider training to the United States Army Air ForcesUnited States Army Air Forces
The United States Army Air Forces was the military aviation arm of the United States of America during and immediately after World War II, and the direct predecessor of the United States Air Force....
, 1942-1944. Training provided by Jolly Flying Service. Used primarily C-47 Skytrain
C-47 Skytrain
The Douglas C-47 Skytrain or Dakota is a military transport aircraft that was developed from the Douglas DC-3 airliner. It was used extensively by the Allies during World War II and remained in front line operations through the 1950s with a few remaining in operation to this day.-Design and...
s and Waco CG-4
Waco CG-4
The Waco CG-4 was the most widely used United States troop/cargo military glider of World War II. It was designated the CG-4 by the United States Army Air Forces, and named Hadrian in British military service....
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.
Airfield closed after the war, today no remains visible as land used for highways; homes and other parts of the suburban area of Grand Forks.
See also
- North Dakota World War II Army AirfieldsNorth Dakota World War II Army AirfieldsDuring World War II, the United States Army Air Force established numerous airfields in North Dakota for training pilots and aircrews of USAAF fighters and bombers....