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− | In [[1939]], the Navy purchased 640 acres near Perdido Bay for use as an outlying field (OLF), which was initially named '''Tarkiln Field'''. Initially, the facility was used by primary trainers from [[Corry Field]]. In March [[1942]], construction of a temporary wartime base began at the site. Around that time the Navy also purchased another 263 adjoining acres on Perdido Bay for a seaplane facility. On [[November 18]], [[1942]], '''NAAS Bronson Field''' was commissioned, so named in honor of | + | In [[1939]], the Navy purchased 640 acres near Perdido Bay for use as an outlying field (OLF), which was initially named '''Tarkiln Field'''. Initially, the facility was used by primary trainers from [[Corry Field]]. In March [[1942]], construction of a temporary wartime base began at the site. Around that time the Navy also purchased another 263 adjoining acres on Perdido Bay for a seaplane facility. On [[November 18]], [[1942]], '''NAAS Bronson Field''' was commissioned, so named in honor of Lt. Clarence Bronson, Naval Aviator No. 15, who lost his life in a bomb explosion. The airfield consisted of a large circular mat crisscrossed by four 4,000-foot runways. |
Bronson Field was used primarily for dive bomber, fighter, and seaplane training. Baseball great [[Wikipedia:Ted Williams|Ted Williams]] was among those trained at the base. | Bronson Field was used primarily for dive bomber, fighter, and seaplane training. Baseball great [[Wikipedia:Ted Williams|Ted Williams]] was among those trained at the base. |