461st plaque

461st Bombardment Group (H)

Cerignola

Torretta Field was about 12 km South of the town of Cerignola, Italy. If you were stationed at Torretta and have good views of the town, please feel free to share them!

The City of Cerignola now has its own website!  Drop in on them to see how the town has grown since you left!

Cerignola, Italy


Postcard

Courtesy Ted Wise

Postcard from Cerignola Italy -- Entrance to the Public Gardens

Cathedral

Tom Moss Photo

The Cathedral Dome was a helpful landmark for finding the Base from the air. Cerignola Italy - March 1944

Street

David Schaper Photo

Cerignola Street Scene - 1944

Postcard

Courtesy Ted Wise

Another post card from Cerignola picturing the ancient Roman grain pits and the Cathedral on the far right. This is where the shuttle bus from Torretta would make drop offs and pick ups.

Ruins

Tom Moss Photo

Bomb Damage, Cerignola Italy. April, 1944

Railroad yard

Tom Moss Photo

Railroad Yards, Cerignola Italy. March, 1944

Music Hall

Tom Moss Photo

Special Services Music Hall, April 1944, Cerignola Italy

Ripley

Cerignola

Bakery Boy

Courtesy of Richard Smith

Bakery Boy in Cerignola

Main Street

Courtesy of Richard Smith

Main Street in Cerignola

Side Street

Courtesy of Richard Smith

Side Street in Cerignola

 
Sunday Best

Courtesy of Richard Smith

Sunday Dress in Cerignola