During World War II, the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) established numerous airfields in Arizona for training pilots and aircrews of USAAF fighters and bombers.

During World War II, the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) established numerous airfields in Arizona for training pilots and aircrews of USAAF fighters and bombers.

Arizona World War II Army Airfields. The following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.

Feb 20, 2015 · The collection includes equipment, mementos and an impressive array of photos. Exhibits cover military actions ranging from World War I through recent conflicts.

The history of Arizona during World War II begins in 1940, when the United States government began constructing military bases within the state in preparation for war. Arizona 's contribution to the Allied war effort was significant both in terms of manpower and facilities supported in the state.

During World War II, the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) established numerous airfields in Arizona for training pilots and aircrews of USAAF fighters and bombers.

Scottsdale Airport began on June 22, 1942, as Thunderbird Field II, a basic training facility for World War II Army Air Corps pilots. Since its inception, Thunderbird Field II graduated more than 5,500 students, a total three times greater than the entire total contemplated by the Air Forces’ original expansion program.

Dec 21, 2021 · One of the most important training bases established during WWII was Kingman Army Air Field in Arizona. Left: Charles Lindbergh (left) at Port Kingman (Public Domain) Right: An original landing light from Port Kingman still lights up …

Kingman Army Airfield (KAAF) is a military airfield located in Kingman, Arizona, approximately 85 miles southeast of Las Vegas, Nevada. The airfield was originally built in 1942 by the United States Army Air Force (USAAF) as part of the Army Air Corps expansion during World War II.

This category is for United States Army airfields in World War II. The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.