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Altus Air Force Base: Sentinel of Southwest Oklahoma (open access)

Altus Air Force Base: Sentinel of Southwest Oklahoma

Article describes the efforts of city officials to institute a flight training center at Altus, Oklahoma, and the resulting success of Altus Army Air Field and its training initiatives, particularly its contribution in training pilots for World War II combat.
Date: Autumn 1997
Creator: Kelley, Leo
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History