McConnell Air Force Base (Images of Aviation: Kansas)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.74 (757 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0738561835 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Its military history began in 1941 with the arrival of the Air National Guard, and the base grew to a multifaceted operation that extends air power globally through intelligence and air refueling missions performed by its three partner units: the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, the 184th Intelligence Wing, and the 931st Air Refueling Group. Beginning from its earliest days as an empty parcel of pasture that became a major hub airport for transcontinental air travel to its present use as the busiest refueling operation in the U.S. Air Force, the slice of land known as McConnell Air Force Base is inextricably connected to aviation to nearly the dawn of manned flight. This book offers a glimpse into the military history of McConnell Air Force Base through many rarely seen or previously unpublished images drawn primarily from the repository of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Office of History and the Kansas Aviation Museum.
. He has written numerous articles related to air force and American history and contributed to several historical studies for the United States Air Force. About the Author Steve A. He also speaks on topics ranging from air force history to current military operations in Southwest Asia. Larsen is a military historian and adjunct instructor of history at Butler Community College
Larsen is a military historian and adjunct instructor of history at Butler Community College. . He has written numerous articles related to air force and American history and contributed to several historical studies for the United States Air Force. Steve A. He also speaks on topics ranging from air force history to current military operations in Southwest Asia
"OK, but" according to Wayne S.. This review and these comments are dedicated to the men and women of the United States Air Force, particularly those of the OK, but This review and these comments are dedicated to the men and women of the United States Air Force, particularly those of the 381st BG(H), the 381st SMW at McConnell, and the 355th TFW with the intent that their service and sacrifices will not be forgotten.While Mr. Larsen's book is a comprehensive history of McConnell, it has some slights and omissions that I think must be addressed.First, as anyone who served. 81st BG(H), the OK, but This review and these comments are dedicated to the men and women of the United States Air Force, particularly those of the 381st BG(H), the 381st SMW at McConnell, and the 355th TFW with the intent that their service and sacrifices will not be forgotten.While Mr. Larsen's book is a comprehensive history of McConnell, it has some slights and omissions that I think must be addressed.First, as anyone who served. 81st SMW at McConnell, and the OK, but This review and these comments are dedicated to the men and women of the United States Air Force, particularly those of the 381st BG(H), the 381st SMW at McConnell, and the 355th TFW with the intent that their service and sacrifices will not be forgotten.While Mr. Larsen's book is a comprehensive history of McConnell, it has some slights and omissions that I think must be addressed.First, as anyone who served. 55th TFW with the intent that their service and sacrifices will not be forgotten.While Mr. Larsen's book is a comprehensive history of McConnell, it has some slights and omissions that I think must be addressed.First, as anyone who served. A great gift I bought this for my father, who was an Air Policeman at McConnell Air Force Base in the late 1950's. He loved it so much, he read it from cover to cover in a day, and just had to tell some of his old fellow service men about it. The book is full of pictures and information about the base, that are sure to bring back lots of fond memories for our veterans who've served at McConnell AFB. I'm very glad I purcha. Most excellent book! Hardly Davidson Most excellent book! Need I say more? The late author Steve Larsen put together a real masterpiece regarding McConnell A.F.B.