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Las Vegas Army Airfield, Nevada (82d Flying Training Wing): "Flexible Gunnery" training began in January 1942 [4]: 2–3 after flying training had begun on 20 December 1941. [5] Las Vegas Bombing and Gunnery Range. The Rear Gunner (1943), training film with Ronald Reagan and Burgess Meredith. [6] Lowry Bombing and Gunnery Range, Colorado
Built in 1942 by the Sundt and Del Webb Construction Companies and opened in March 1943, the facility was known as Marana Army Air Field.During World War II, the airfield was under the command of the 389th Army Air Force Base Unit, AAF West Coast Training Center and used as a training base, as part of the 50,000 Pilot Training Program.
Initially built as "Carr Field" Municipal Airport, the original airport was on a 670-acre site being developed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). It had two 4,500-ft runways with a third main of about 6,200 ft. Construction was well underway by the time of the Pearl Harbor attack, after which discussions were held to convert Carr Field to an Army Air corps base.
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Home airfield or carrier. Hook (left/right) Directive to perform an in-place 180-degree turn. Hostile A contact identified as enemy upon which clearance to fire is authorized in accordance with theater rules of engagement. Hot. Attack geometry will result in rollout in front of the target. On a leg of the CAP pointing toward the anticipated ...
The base was then used as an aircraft storage depot for excess USAAF training aircraft, having UC-78s, PT-17s, Vultee BT-13/15, and AT-6 Texans. Eventually it was discharged to the War Assets Administration (WAA) and is now from time to time used as a crop dusting airfield.