In July 1943, the Royal Air Force completed the handover of Toome Airfield to the United States Army Air Force who renamed the site U.S.A.A.F. Station 236.
26th July 1943
On 26th July 1943, the Royal Air Force lowered their ensign over Toome Airfield, Co. Antrim before officially handing over to the United States 8th Air Force.