page_title: Pounds Army Air Field
hierarchical_section_title: Pounds Army Air Field
caption_attribution_description: A U.S. Army Air Force Douglas A-20G-20-DO "No. 57" (S/N 42-86657) in flight.
context_page_description: Pounds Army Air Field is a former United States Army Air Forces airfield, located 6 miles west of Tyler, Texas. It was established in 1942 and assigned to Third Air Force. Its mission was the training of units, crews, and support individuals prior to their deployment to the combat theaters overseas. It was closed as an active military airfield on 31 January 1945 and was subsequently turned over to local civilian authorities. Today it remains in use by the city of Tyler as Tyler Pounds Regional Airport.
context_section_description: Pounds Army Air Field is a former United States Army Air Forces airfield, located 6 miles west of Tyler, Texas.   It was established in 1942 and assigned to Third Air Force.   Its mission was the training of units, crews, and support individuals prior to their deployment to the  combat theaters overseas.   It was closed as an active military airfield on 31 January 1945 and was subsequently turned over to local civilian authorities.   Today it remains in use by the city of Tyler as Tyler Pounds Regional Airport.
caption: III Bomber Command Douglas A-20G Havoc 42-86657 light bomber used for group training.
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