houses scattered around the area. The outline of the former fighter & bomber runways are still barely apparent in aerial photos. There does not appear to be any remains of any airfield buildings. Environmental studies In 1988, a property owner suffered chemical burns on his legs while digging a water well. Suspecting mustard gas, the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation and the United States Army began an investigation into the source of the contamination. Officials found aviation fuel that had been used for an experimental pump for bombers in the groundwater. In 1988, interested builders had to sign an affidavit affirming their knowledge of contaminated ground water. See also Florida World War II Army Airfields Army Air Force School of Applied Tactics References Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields, Bushnell Army Airfield World War II airfields database: Florida AFHRA search Bushnell FL Defunct airports in Florida Airfields of the United States Army Air Forces in Florida Army Air Forces School of Applied Tactics Airfields Military installations closed in 1945 Military installations in Florida Buildings and structures in Sumter County, Florida