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Poncri Auxiliary Aerodrome is a former airport in Panama
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During World War II
the airfield was used by the United States Army Air Forces
Sixth Air Force as an auxiliary of Howard Field as part of the defense of the Panama Canal
. Known as Pocri Airfield, the XXVI Fighter Command
28th Fighter Squadron
flew P-39 Aircobras from the airfield from 22 February-2 August 1944.
Panama
Panama , officially the Republic of Panama , is the southernmost country of Central America. Situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America, it is bordered by Costa Rica to the northwest, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The...
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During 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...
the airfield was used by the United States Army Air Forces
United 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....
Sixth Air Force as an auxiliary of Howard Field as part of the defense of the Panama Canal
Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is a ship canal in Panama that joins the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. Built from 1904 to 1914, the canal has seen annual traffic rise from about 1,000 ships early on to 14,702 vessels measuring a total of 309.6...
. Known as Pocri Airfield, the XXVI Fighter Command
XXVI Fighter Command
The XXVI Fighter Command is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Its last assignment was with Sixth Air Force, based at Albrook Field, Canal Zone...
28th Fighter Squadron
28th Test Squadron
The 28th Test and Evaluation Squadron is an active United States Air Force unit. Its current assignment is with the 53d Wing, based at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.-Overview:...
flew P-39 Aircobras from the airfield from 22 February-2 August 1944.