The History of Scott Air Force Base 1917-Present

724 Elaine Drive, Waterloo IL

18 June, 2022

Description

Scott AFB is the fourth oldest continually operating Air Force Base in the United States. The history of Scott AFB is divided into several phases: WWI Flying and Aircraft Mechanic Training Base (1917-1919), The Lighter-than-Air (LTA) Era (1921-1937), WWII and Korean War Radio School (1940-1957), and the Aeromedical Evacuation Hub (1950s to Present).