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"To sum up the operation and the effectiveness of PAAF requires no flowery words or elaboration on actual facts. The records speak for themselves.
"Pratt trained the first B-29 Group to see active service overseas.
"The first Group to raid T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM188G_earl-hancock-pete-ellis_Pratt-KS.html
He forecast the eventual amphibious struggle for the Pacific and gave his life for his country as an intelligence officer at Koror, town in the Japanese Palau Islands, 12 May 1923
"His character was a most lovable one and his heart was dauntles…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM188F_father-emil-j-kapaun_Pratt-KS.html
Capt. U.S. ArmyWWII · Korea
Died in Pyokotong, KoreaPOW Camp 5-6-51while shepherding his menand giving of his ownfood and clothing.
Born at Pilsen, Ks.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM188E_heroic-efforts-of-b-26-aircrew_Pratt-KS.html
Lt. Jack G. Shriver, Lt. Robert W. Cunard & Sgt. Clyde M. Stephenson's heroic efforts on Sept. 23, 1943 kept their crippled B-26 bomber flying over downtown Pratt until crashing one mile south of the city.
[They were killed in the crash]
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1888_40th-bomb-group-vh_Pratt-KS.html
First Group to train at PAAB
Activated April 1, 1941Deactivated October 22, 1946
Served with DistinctionFrom Bases In——————————Puerto Rico · Panama · Guatemala ·…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1882_training-fatalities-pratt-army-air-field_Pratt-KS.html
Sgt. Allen, Warren G.South Gate, Calif.Lt. Barnett, Irwin L.Chicago, Il.PFC Baumgartner, Carl D.Berne, In.Major Boren, William T.Jackson, Miss.Sgt. Calhoun, Benjamin P.Palatka, Fl.Lt. Cannon Jr., Earl F.Pittsburg[h], Pa.Capt. Christman, Luther D.M…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM187Z_58th-bomb-wing_Pratt-KS.html
B-29 Bomb Groups
40th - Pratt AAF444th - Great Bend AAF462nd - Walker AAF (Hays)468th - Smoky Hill AAF (Salina)
"Wait till the 58th gets here"
India - 20th Bomber CommandTinian - 21st Bomber Command
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM187Y_29th-bomb-group_Pratt-KS.html
We memorialize those ofour Group who paid theultimate price to preservefreedom for America
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM187X_45th-bombardment-squadron-vh-honored-dead_Pratt-KS.html
U.S. Army Air ForceArmy Air Field, Pratt, Kansas58th Bomber Wing, 40th Bomber Group,45th Bomber Squadron
Near this site on October 4, 1943they gave their lives that wemight live in freedomRemember them.
1st LT. James T. Miller, Millerton, NY…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM187V_pratt-army-air-field_Pratt-KS.html
The first B-29 base & pioneerof the B-29 program1942 - 1946
Pratt Municipal Airport 1946 - 1991Pratt Airport Authority est. 1991