Help on identifying NAS WW2 - TBFs in flight

[djltucker]

Hello,

I am asking for assistance on identifying which airfield this is in the US (assuming NAS) - there are over 30 TBFs in this picture but have not been able to figure out where this is - any insight from this group would be greatly appreciated. Would be roughly 1943 to 1945 time frame. thank you.

There is a very distinctive airfield on the top part of the photograph also

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[mike furline]

It looks flat, FL perhaps. A larger photo would help.

[djltucker]

Does this bigger photo file help?

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[djltucker]

Great tip -
was able to find this field on-line - it is NAS Fort Lauderdale.

thank you

Aerial view of NASFL with a Squadron of Avengers in mid-flight celebrating the end of the war, 1945. © NASFL Museum.

https://www.nasflmuseum.com/nasfl-history.html

[AG pilot]

What is the other NOLF in the distance??

Last edited by AG pilot on Wed Dec 14, 2022 3:02 pm, edited 1 time in total.

[sandiego89]

I agree that the main field is Fort Lauderdale, the canal is a good indicator, with the photo taken looking almost due west, and propose the field in the background is Forman Field, with a distinct wagon wheel layout. Now totally overbuilt.

Scroll to the bottom of this link for Forman airfield

http://www.airfields-freeman.com/FL/Air ... erdale.htm

[AG pilot]

I guess I didn't notice it was the wagon wheel style. I just noticed another "field" in the distance. Pretty cool.

[jdvoss]

I concur that it is indeed NAS Fort Lauderdale, FL. Refer to Shettle's book "NAS's of WWII Vol 1" pg. 78-79. This NAS had two OLF's: North Pompano and West Prospect.

JDVoss
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