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USAAF - European HQ

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Countries: USA

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The HQ of the United States Army Air Forces moved from London to Camp Griffiss in Bushy Park and then, following the success of D-Day, to France.

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USAAF - European HQ

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Camp Griffiss, Block A, NE corner

{On the left side:} This is the site of the north east corner of "A" block, C...

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Camp Griffiss, Block A, NW corner

{On the left side:} This is the site of the north west corner of “A” block, C...

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Camp Griffiss, Block A, SE corner

{On the left side:} This is the site of the south east corner of “A” block, C...

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Camp Griffiss, Block A, SW corner

{On the left side:} This is the site of the south west corner of “A” block, C...

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Camp Griffiss, Block B, NE corner

{On the left side:} This is the site of the north east corner of "B" block, C...

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