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== History == | == History == | ||
In the early 1900s, the U.S. Army [[Vancouver Barracks]] polo field became a place where local aviation enthusiasts gathered to try out their aircraft. With the U.S. entry into [[World War I]] the field became a production site for aviation-grade spruce lumber used to construct U.S. combat aircraft. | In the early 1900s, the U.S. Army [[Vancouver Barracks]] polo field became a place where local aviation enthusiasts gathered to try out their aircraft. With the U.S. entry into [[World War I]], the field became a production site for aviation-grade spruce lumber used to construct U.S. combat aircraft. | ||
In the early 1920s, the Spruce Mill was removed, and the | In the early 1920s, the Spruce Mill was removed, and the airfield was restored as the [[Vancouver Barracks Aerodrome]]. Beginning in 1923, the field was home to the 321st Observation Squadron, commanded by Lt. [[Oakley Kelly]] from 1924-1929, and by Lt. [[Carlton Bond]] from 1929-1933 and 1938-1940. | ||
== [[World War II]] == | == [[World War II]] == | ||
In 1941 the 321st Observation | In 1941 the 321st Observation Squadron was called to active duty. All flights in the Portland-Vancouver area used the new Portland Airport completed in 1941. Flight operations at Pearson Field were curtailed. | ||
== Post World War II == | == Post World War II == | ||
In July of 1946 Pearson Field and the adjacent municipal airport were combined and renamed Pearson Airpark. The title to the army field was officially transferred to the City of Vancouver on 25 Apr 1949. | In July of 1946, Pearson Field and the adjacent municipal airport were combined and renamed Pearson Airpark. The title to the army field was officially transferred to the City of Vancouver on 25 Apr 1949. | ||
== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
Civil Airports. | Civil Airports. | ||
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HistoryIn the early 1900s, the U.S. Army Vancouver Barracks polo field became a place where local aviation enthusiasts gathered to try out their aircraft. With the U.S. entry into World War I, the field became a production site for aviation-grade spruce lumber used to construct U.S. combat aircraft. In the early 1920s, the Spruce Mill was removed, and the airfield was restored as the Vancouver Barracks Aerodrome. Beginning in 1923, the field was home to the 321st Observation Squadron, commanded by Lt. Oakley Kelly from 1924-1929, and by Lt. Carlton Bond from 1929-1933 and 1938-1940. World War IIIn 1941 the 321st Observation Squadron was called to active duty. All flights in the Portland-Vancouver area used the new Portland Airport completed in 1941. Flight operations at Pearson Field were curtailed. Post World War IIIn July of 1946, Pearson Field and the adjacent municipal airport were combined and renamed Pearson Airpark. The title to the army field was officially transferred to the City of Vancouver on 25 Apr 1949. Current StatusCivil Airports.
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