Clinton county air force base was a strategic air command bomber alert facility in the early 1960s. Here are a couple of more photos from my photo archive. An astronaut training program was established at brooks air force base in san antonio, texas, and all test pilots at edwards air force base in california were viewed as potential astronauts. Air force was at the airfield it operated a strategic air command sac base.
Space force history and the plattsburgh air base the. Due to the overwhelming response to clinton county memories. It initially opened in july 1941 as raf station clinton under the british commonwealth air training plan as a training unit for radar operators during a period when radar was a top secret device. Plattsburgh air force base historical topo map in clinton. The clinton county historical association and museum maintains a regionally. The airport was formerly known as clinton county air force base. Miner museum, and the clinton county historians office. For info on perus history contact our town historians. Clinton sherman air force base, located seventeen miles southwest of clinton, was established in october 1943 during world war ii as naval air station clinton and served as a strategic air command sac heavy bomber and aerial refueling aircraft base during the cold war, from september 1954 through december 1969. Clinton county air force base historical, ohio area map, satellite view, local search, photos, videos, traffic, bike trails, weather and street views where available. Plattsburgh post, plattsburgh barracks, camp macdonough, and plattsburgh air force base.
Clinton county historical association, plattsburgh air force base museum. Clintonsherman air force base afb, located seventeen miles southwest of clinton, was established in october 1943 during world war ii as clinton naval air station and served as a strategic air command sac base from september 1954 through december 1969 during the cold war. Available exclusively at the clinton county museum. However, cattle, wheat, and various feed crops form the present economic base.
The worlds largest plane, shown in the 6 photos below, once operated out of ccafb flying ge jet engines to boeing. The all weather flying center was based at the clinton county army airfield during the late 1940s. Oct 18, 2010 19th century acres activities addition adirondack air command base air force base american battle of plattsburgh beekmantown bombers boys british building built celebrate center central rural school chazy central rural church city of plattsburgh classes clinton county historians clinton county residents college company corn cornelia street. Interpreting the history of clinton county, the clinton county historical. The museum is housed in a historic 1905 building on the former plattsburgh air force base with partial views of lake champlain. The plattsburgh air force base museum is a newlyformed museum which is. Clintonsherman air force base oklahoma historical society.
The 98th bombardment squadron 195963 operated b52 stratofortress aircraft while assigned to the 4123 strategic wing, at clintonsherman afb, oklahoma. Residents of the county, through history museums and historical associations, celebrate their heritage, taking particular care to note early settlers who came south from canada and north from the capital region. The american folklife center at the library of congress has been directed to establish a veterans oral history project. Plattsburgh is a city in and the seat of clinton county, new york, united states. Miner agricultural research institute, and our readers on a new hardcover pictorial history book, clinton county memories. Plattsburgh air force base, security police operations. Clintonsherman air force base 19541969 is a former united states air force strategic air command base located near the town of burns flat in washita county, oklahoma, 15 miles 24 km southwest of the city of clinton, oklahoma. While dhl had privately owned the property while operating from the facility, the company agreed to donate the property to the clinton county port authority. Walking tour of plattsburghs old base sunday new york. Just five years later, the government leased the site back and used it as the clintonsherman air force base. Corey is a resident of fairview heights and has been a member of zion lutheran church in mascoutah for six years. During its 50year existence, the air base enjoyed a strong relationship with the surrounding community, and was the recipient of several awards, including a record five fairchild trophies. Sac units were often assigned to other bases and these are also listed. P eru is a town in the eastern part of clinton county, ny, just south of plattsburgh, ny nestled between the adirondack mountains and lake champlain, the town of peru was formed from plattsburgh and willsborough on dec.
Its people, industries, and institutions, with biographical sketches of representative citizens and genealogical records of many of the old families. Guests at towneplace suites by marriott clinton at joint base andrews can grab a lounge chair or sit in the hot tub. They are aerial shots taken from a helo in 1958 showing the base from two views. Clinton s population grew from 2,781 in 1910 to 7,512 by 1930. Clinton county air force base historical in clinton. An allout community lobbying effort kept the base off the federal base closure list in june 1993. Air force in 1947, the installation was renamed clinton county air force base and primarily supported air force reserve flight operations and training under the 302d special operations wing and its predecessor organization, the 302d tactical airlift wing and 302d troop carrier wing. In 1949, the airfield was deeded to the city of clinton, specifying that the land could be recaptured in case of national emergencies.
Walking tour of plattsburghs old base sunday new york almanack. Clinton county air force base historical is a historical feature military in clinton county. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Vaselineuranium glass including stemware, glasses and a candy dish. The big skyhook balloons, part of a classified naval research project, were launched from clinton county afb in the late 1940s. Clintonsherman air force base afb, located seventeen miles southwest of. Life in the county has been greatly enhanced by strong family traditions, religious celebrations. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Most of them were assigned to the command and are thus considered sac bases.
Between 1942 and 1975 the federal government boosted the local economy by operating an airfield first known as clinton naval air station and later as clintonsherman air force base. The early years, the pressrepublican is happy to present a second hardcover pictorial history book, clinton county memories ii. This heirloomquality coffeetable book features a glimpse of clinton county from 19401969 with a brief reprise of the early years, through stunning. Today it is the site of the clintonsherman industrial airpark. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Clinton county historical museum new york path through history.
The air reserve technician program was set up at the. Originally from san diego california, corey moved here ten years ago to be closer to his wifes family, who are retired navy. Lawrence gooley, of clinton county, is an awardwinning author who has hiked, bushwhacked. This article incorporates public domain material from the air force historical research agency website. Clinton county afb, oh clinton county air force base was a strategic air command bomber alert facility in the early 1960s. Designed to collect, record, and preserve the history of clinton county, the historians. Both places and faces were captured in clinton county memories. The aircraft is an antonov an225, conceived by soviet engineers in. Robert matsui, dsacramento also spoke at the event. How hillary clinton became a hawk the new york times. The military base houses personnel, conducts training operations for active duty and reservist forces, stores equipment, and supports military operations. Clinton county historical museum photo courtesy clinton county historical museum. The pressrepublican is proud to partner with the clinton county historical association, the clinton county historians office, the alice t.
The alarm immediately sent the aircrews at beale air force base, california, scrambling to their alert aircraft in a race to get. Clinton county air force base historical historical feature military in clinton county. Clinton county air force base was a strategic air command bomber alert. Clinton county air force base historical in clinton county. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is plattsburgh which is approximately 0 miles away and has an elevation of 165 feet 22 feet lower than plattsburgh air force base historical. In october, 1993, the 121st air refueling wing was consolidated with the 160th air refueling group which was deactivated in the process. The center will collect videotaped and audiotaped recollections of veterans from all of americas wars to be made. Clinton county situated south of montreal and north of the adirondacks, clinton county boasts beautiful lake and mountain vistas. The majority of those personnel resided within the peru central school. The airport opened in 1929 and a small hangar was built in 1930.
Aerial photos clinton county afb, ohio 1958 ephemera. Note the best one shows various types of aircraft on the tar mac including a number of c46 aircraft. Clinton sherman air force base afb, located seventeen miles southwest of clinton, was established in october 1943 during world war ii as clinton naval air station and served as a strategic air command sac base from september 1954 through december 1969 during the cold war. President bill clinton visit to mcclellan air force base. The opening of plattsburgh air force base in 1955 brought thousands of military personnel to the area. Since letting the tax roll off the books, the county has relied on carryover dollars to annually balance revenue with expenses. The county s history includes a long military tradition with a citizens military training camp and plattsburgh air force base. The center will collect videotaped and audiotaped recollections of veterans from all of americas wars to be made available to scholars, students, and family members. Mar 12, 2020 the clinton county historical association has announced an opening reception for the new photo and audio exhibit clinton county at work will take place thursday, may 2, from 6 to 8 pm, at the clinton county historical museum, 98 ohio avenue, old base museum campus in plattsburgh. The historic murphy theater the people, the entertainment and the monument by jennifer hollon. Clinton county historical museum plattsburgh, ny 12903 new. Military air disaster marker clinton county history center. A century of theater at wilmington college a tribute and history of the theater.
The andrew air force base, located in clinton, md, acts as a center of military command for u. Clintonsherman air force base afb, located seventeen miles southwest of clinton, was established in october. The plattsburgh military reservation covers the history of the military installation from. With a rich military history, the county was pivotal in the american revolution as the birthplace of the u. The all weather flying center was based at the clinton county army. P eru is a town in the eastern part of clinton county, ny. Clintonsherman industrial airpark csia, formerly clintonsherman air force base and clinton naval air station, encompasses approximately 3,000 acres in western oklahoma adjacent to the town of. Photo, print, drawing plattsburgh air force base, security police operations building, arkansas street, plattsburgh, clinton county, ny building no. The primary coordinates for clinton county air force base historical places it within the oh 45177 zip code delivery area. Iln is a publicuse airport located two nautical miles 3. The command is comprised of eight activeduty wings in the western and midwestern united states and panama with more than 450 aircraft and 35,000 activeduty military and civilian personnel. With this consolidation, the 121st became a super wing by gaining the 145th air refueling squadron with its aircraft, unique history and heritage. For information regarding sac base site selection standards, etc, see base introduction.
Aug 06, 2015 once housing the army, navy and air force, the old base is a monument to the citys military past. Clinton the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and culture. This heirloomquality coffeetable book features a glimpse of clinton county from. The clinton county historical association has announced an opening reception for the new photo and audio exhibit clinton county at work will take place thursday, may 2, from 6 to 8 pm, at the clinton county historical museum, 98 ohio avenue, old base museum campus in plattsburgh. Clintonsherman air force base, located seventeen miles southwest of clinton, was established in october 1943 during world war ii as naval air station clinton and served as a strategic air command sac heavy bomber and aerial refueling aircraft base during the. The hotel serves a complimentary breakfast with fresh juices and fruit. Tag archive for clinton county historical association the.
When the united states air force wished to place a strategic air command sac base in the northeast, plattsburgh air force base was born. This recording features president bill clinton at the mcclellan air force base in sacramento, california on october 3, 1993. Once housing the army, navy and air force, the old base is a monument to the citys military past. Dedication of ohio historical marker to commemorate the april 18, 1964 military air disaster in clinton county that killed 17 reservists from the 302nd troop carrier wing at the clinton county air force base and the 2nd special forces group green berets of fort hayes, columbus who were to undergo an operational readiness inspection. Wilmington air park is a publicuse airport located two nautical miles southeast of the central business district of wilmington, a city in clinton county, ohio, united states. Tag archive for clinton county historical association. The early years, a pictorial history, a book published by the pressrepublican last fall. Clintonsherman air force base the encyclopedia of oklahoma. We are proud to partner with the clinton county historical association, plattsburgh air force base museum, miner institute, alice t. The aircraft is an antonov an225, conceived by soviet engineers in the dying days of the cold war.
Clinton hub city of western oklahoma legends of america. Southern command air forces, davismonthan air force base, ariz. Clinton county air force base military wiki fandom. Canadian forces base clinton, cfb clinton for short, was a canadian forces base located near clinton, ontario. This section contains a web page for each air base used by the strategic air command.
Aircraft flown during these early years included the t6, a26, p47, and p51. The units were located at lockbourne air force base, ohio. Clinton county historical museum plattsburgh, ny 12903. Between 1942 and 1975 the federal government boosted the local economy by operating an airfield first known as clinton naval air station and later as clinton sherman air force base.
But its a beautiful day out and about enjoy the weather. The population of the unincorporated areas within the surrounding and separately incorporated town of plattsburgh was 11,870 as of the 2010 census, making the combined population for all of plattsburgh to be 31,859. Including its history, the simon kenton memorial bridge, the caesar creek state park, and more by sharmen, fran and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Clinton county air force base historical historical feature military in clinton county clinton county air force base historical is a historical feature military in clinton county. The tour leaves at 1 pm from the clinton county historical museum. The population of the unincorporated areas within the surrounding and separately incorporated town of plattsburgh was 11,870 as of the 2010 census, making the combined population for all of plattsburgh to be 31,859 plattsburgh lies just to the northeast of. Iln was a united states air force base located two nautical miles 3.
The c119 developed engine trouble just as it was taking off and crashed in a field about a mile off of the end of the runway. The 121st air refueling wing was originally established as the 55th fighter wing in december 1947 and it caries the lineage of the 55th bombardment wing of ww ii. Just five years later, the government leased the site back and used it as the clinton sherman air force base. The fitness center comes with free weights and cardio equipment.
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