Gowen Field (Images of Aviation: Idaho)
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| Rating | : | 4.90 (775 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0738548235 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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Following World War II, the field was offered to the state of Idaho for use by the Air National Guard. Gowen Field, located south of Boise’s air terminal, is home to Idaho’s adjutant general, the state’s Army and Air National Guard, and to U.S. Throughout World War II, the Army Air Forces used the field to train B-17 and B-24 aircrews for duty in both the European and Pacific theaters of war. Named in honor of Lt. Gowen, a Caldwell native who died in an aircraft crash in 1938, Gowen Field was opened in the spring of 1941. Navy, and U.S. Since that time, the Idaho Air Gu
Aircraft Nut said Gowen Field. Good photo historical account for this field. I wish there more WWII era photos of the aircraft that were based there.
His grandfather served as a Gowen Field meat cutter during World War II. Author Gary Keith, a native Idahoan, is the curator of the Idaho Military Historical Society and a graduate of Boise State University. . Author and military historian Yancy Mailes has penned several books, including one on the development of the F-117A Stealth Fighter and Arcadia Publi
Author Gary Keith, a native Idahoan, is the curator of the Idaho Military Historical Society and a graduate of Boise State University. His grandfather served as a Gowen Field meat cutter during World War II. . About the Author Author and military historian Yancy Mailes has penned several books, including one on the development of the F-117A Stealth Fighter and Arcadia Publishing’s Mountain Home Air Force Base