Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member oddone23 & oddens79
N 61° 13.700 W 149° 46.689
6V E 350852 N 6791390
United States Air Force Base located in Anchorage, Alaska.
Waymark Code: WM1DD
Location: Alaska, United States
Date Posted: 09/12/2005
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member The Hornet
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The air facilities on the post were named Elmendorf Field in honor of Captain Hugh M. Elmendorf, killed in 1933 while flight testing an experimental fighter near Wright Field, Ohio. After World War II, the Army moved its operations to the new Fort Richardson and the Air Force assumed control of the original Fort Richardson and renamed it Elmendorf Air Force Base. Home of Alaska Command, the 11th Air Force and the 3rd Wing.
Era: WW II

General Comments:
Cooridnates are for the welcome sign. Parking is available past the sign at the Visitors Center.


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