Redding Municipal Airport (IATA: RDD, ICAO: KRDD, FAA LID: RDD) is a city-owned public-use airport located six miles (10 km) southeast of the central business district of Redding, a city in Shasta County, California, United States. It is one of two airports located in the City of Redding, the other being Benton Airpark. The airport is mostly used for general aviation, but is also served by one commercial airline.
In 1942, the site of Redding Army...
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Redding Municipal Airport (IATA: RDD, ICAO: KRDD, FAA LID: RDD) is a city-owned public-use airport located six miles (10 km) southeast of the central business district of Redding, a city in Shasta County, California, United States. It is one of two airports located in the City of Redding, the other being Benton Airpark. The airport is mostly used for general aviation, but is also served by one commercial airline.
In 1942, the site of Redding Army Airfield was acquired by the United States Army Corps of Engineers for the United States Army Air Forces. Initially Redding AAF was a sub-base for Chico AAF and garrisoned by the 433d Army Air Force Base Unit. It was under the overall command of IV Fighter Command at Hamiltion AAF.
The overall mission of Redding Army Airfield was advanced flight training of new airmen prior to their deployment overseas into the combat zones of the Pacific, China, Mediterranean or European Theaters. The USAAF 339th Fighter Squadron, 369th Fighter Group...
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