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Davis–Monthan Air Force Base: Tucson’s Living History in the Skies | Pima Chronicles | NewsBreak Original
Davis–Monthan Air Force Base: Tucson's Living History in the Skies | Pima Chronicles | NewsBreak Original,The seeds of Davis–Monthan were planted in 1925 when the base was originally established as Davis–Monthan Landing Field. Named in honor of Lieutenants Samuel H. Davis and Oscar Monthan, two Tucson natives and World War I veterans who tragically lost their lives in separate airplane crashes, the airfield quickly became a cornerstone of aviation in the Southwest.

Davis–Monthan Air Force Base: Tucson’s Living History in the Skies | Pima Chronicles | NewsBreak Original

The seeds of Davis–Monthan were planted in 1925 when the base was originally established as Davis–Monthan Landing Field. Named in honor of Lieutenants Samuel H. Davis and Oscar Monthan, two Tucson natives and World War I veterans who tragically lost their lives in separate airplane crashes, the airfield quickly became a cornerstone of aviation in the Southwest.