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Bowman Army Air Base publications

 Unprocessed Material — Box: Small collections box 5
Identifier: 2022_099

Content Description

Two publications relating to Bowman Army Air Base, in Louisville, Kentucky, during World War II. One is a yearbook-style book without a clear title (perhaps "Wings over America"). This 129-page book includes a history of the Army Air Forces and the First Troop Carrier Command, as well as information more specific to the Bowman Field base, including photographs of personnel. The second publication is a booklet, "Bowman Field 1 Troop Carrier Command: A Picture Book of the Field and its Activities." This 30-page publication includes photos of the work and activities of the base, including recreation.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Language of Description

English

Script of Description

Latin

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • 1940s

Extent

2 Volumes