Quabbin Reservoir Precision Bombing and Gunnery Range
The Quabbin Reservoir Precision Bombing and Gunnery Range was a former Army Air Force and later United States Air Force bomb and gunnery range. It was located in the bed of the Quabbin Reservoir before it was filled to capacity. Later, it was used for practice landings by the Air Force.
Quabbin Reservoir Precision Bombing and Gunnery Range | |
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Part of United States Army Air Force | |
Belchertown, Massachusetts, New Salem, Massachusetts | |
Coordinates | 42°24′12.63″N 72°18′28.25″W |
Type | Range |
Site information | |
Controlled by | Commonwealth of Massachusetts |
Open to the public | Yes |
Site history | |
In use | 1941-1951 |
References
External links
- Gonter, Nancy (24 October 2009). "Mass., U.S. agencies studying Quabbin Reservoir to make sure there are no 'bombs' in the water". The Republican.
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