Mill Valley Air Force Station, Gatehouse, East Ridgecrest Boulevard, M...
Survey number: HABS CA-2615-R Building/structure dates: 1951 Initial Construction
General Douglas MacArthur, left, congratulates Captain Villamor of the...
Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Production. A-20 attack bombers. Women workers at the Long Beach, Cali...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Army Air Force test pilots prepare to make a routine test flight in a ...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a pilot, aviator, aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
A big auto plant changes over to the production of machine guns for th...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a construction site, industrial or commercial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Production. A-20 attack bombers. A fast, hard-hitting new A-20 attack ...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Production. A-31 ("Vengeance") dive bombers. Motor tune-up. Flight ser...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Production. A-31 ("Vengeance") dive bombers. Safety record at Vultee's...
Public domain photograph of the 1930s-1940s World War Two, armed forces, military production, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
B-24 bombers of the U.S. Army 9th Air Force at their base somewhere in...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
New York, New York. Two Royal Air Force officers reading names written...
Public domain photograph of New York in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Reciprocal aid. Close cooperation exists between members of the Britis...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a woman working, women labor, 1940s, economic conditions, home front, world war two, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Exhibit in the Air Heritage Park, dedicated in 1985 at Randolph Field,...
Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Randolph Field, Texas, played a pivotal role in the development of the air arm of the U.S. Army, which eventually achieved its indepe... More
Looking up into the high, pyramidal interior of the United States Air ...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Gift; Carol M. Highsmith Photography, Inc.; 2017; (DLC/PP-2002:038-13). Forms part of: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within... More
Wendover Air Force Base, Building 104, Wendover Air Force Base, Wendov...
Significance: The machine shop derives its historical significance from association with Wendover Air Force Base, Established in 1940, the base served as an ideal training ground for heavy bombing and gunnery p... More
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Airmen's Dormitory, 1472 Luke Street, Blackh...
Significance: The Airmen's Dormitory possesses a documented historical association with base activities during the early Cold War era, a period of substantial military activity and growth. During this period, E... More
McChord Air Force Base, Building No. 724, Tacoma, Pierce County, WA
Survey number: HABS WA-230-A Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington State, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
McChord Air Force Base, Building No. 724, Tacoma, Pierce County, WA
Survey number: HABS WA-230-A Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington State, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
MacDill Air Force Base, Water Pumping Plant No. 1, 2834 Sea Swallow Av...
Significance: The Water Pump Plant, due to its architectural integrity and contribution to the Second World War-era infrastructure, forms an integral part of MacDill Air Force Base's historic character. The st... More
MacDill Air Force Base, Water Pumping Plant No. 1, 2834 Sea Swallow Av...
Significance: The Water Pump Plant, due to its architectural integrity and contribution to the Second World War-era infrastructure, forms an integral part of MacDill Air Force Base's historic character. The st... More
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Launch Complex 39, Mobile Launcher P...
Significance: The three Mobile Launcher Platforms (MLPs) are considered eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in the context of the U.S. Space Shuttle Program (1969-2010) under... More
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Launch Complex 39, Mobile Launcher P...
Significance: The three Mobile Launcher Platforms (MLPs) are considered eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in the context of the U.S. Space Shuttle Program (1969-2010) under... More
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Launch Complex 39, Mobile Launcher P...
Significance: The three Mobile Launcher Platforms (MLPs) are considered eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in the context of the U.S. Space Shuttle Program (1969-2010) under... More
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Launch Complex 39, Mobile Launcher P...
Significance: The three Mobile Launcher Platforms (MLPs) are considered eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in the context of the U.S. Space Shuttle Program (1969-2010) under... More
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Launch Complex 39, Mobile Launcher P...
Significance: The three Mobile Launcher Platforms (MLPs) are considered eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in the context of the U.S. Space Shuttle Program (1969-2010) under... More
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Launch Complex 39, Mobile Launcher P...
Significance: The three Mobile Launcher Platforms (MLPs) are considered eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in the context of the U.S. Space Shuttle Program (1969-2010) under... More
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Launch Complex 39, Mobile Launcher P...
Significance: The three Mobile Launcher Platforms (MLPs) are considered eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in the context of the U.S. Space Shuttle Program (1969-2010) under... More
MacDill Air Force Base, Mess Hall, 2106 Florida Keys Avenue, Tampa, Hi...
Significance: The Mess Hall, due to its architectural integrity and its contribution to the Second World War-era infrastructure, is an integral part of MacDill Air Force Base's historic character. The building... More
Eglin Air Force Base, Storehouse & Company Administration, Southeast o...
Significance: Building No. 744 is one of a group of modified series 700 and 800 structures at Eglin Air Force Base built during World War II and more commonly known as "World War II temporaries." Additionally,... More
Eglin Air Force Base, Storehouse & Company Administration, Southeast o...
Significance: Building No. 744 is one of a group of modified series 700 and 800 structures at Eglin Air Force Base built during World War II and more commonly known as "World War II temporaries." Additionally,... More
March Air Force Base, Strategic Air Command, Combat Operations Center,...
Significance: Building 2605 was determined eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places on November 27, 1995 under Criterion Consideration G as a significant Cold War-era structure. The Co... More
March Air Force Base, Strategic Air Command, Combat Operations Center,...
Significance: Building 2605 was determined eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places on November 27, 1995 under Criterion Consideration G as a significant Cold War-era structure. The Co... More
March Air Force Base, Strategic Air Command, Combat Operations Center,...
Significance: Building 2605 was determined eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places on November 27, 1995 under Criterion Consideration G as a significant Cold War-era structure. The Co... More
March Air Force Base, Strategic Air Command, Combat Operations Center,...
Significance: Building 2605 was determined eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places on November 27, 1995 under Criterion Consideration G as a significant Cold War-era structure. The Co... More
March Air Force Base, Strategic Air Command, Combat Operations Center,...
Significance: Building 2605 was determined eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places on November 27, 1995 under Criterion Consideration G as a significant Cold War-era structure. The Co... More
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Launch Complex 39, Launch Control Ce...
Significance: The LCC was listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) on January 21, 2000. Originally nominated in the context of the Apollo Program, ca. 1961 through 1975, the LCC has since gaine... More
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Launch Complex 39, Launch Control Ce...
Significance: The LCC was listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) on January 21, 2000. Originally nominated in the context of the Apollo Program, ca. 1961 through 1975, the LCC has since gaine... More
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Launch Complex 39, Launch Control Ce...
Significance: The LCC was listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) on January 21, 2000. Originally nominated in the context of the Apollo Program, ca. 1961 through 1975, the LCC has since gaine... More
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Launch Complex 39, Launch Control Ce...
Significance: The LCC was listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) on January 21, 2000. Originally nominated in the context of the Apollo Program, ca. 1961 through 1975, the LCC has since gaine... More
Grand Forks Air Force Base Painted Murals, Missile Alert Facility Hote...
Significance: Beginning with the end of World War II and continuing to the present, the Cold War and the resulting arms race between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) has form... More
Grand Forks Air Force Base Painted Murals, Missile Alert Facility Hote...
Significance: Beginning with the end of World War II and continuing to the present, the Cold War and the resulting arms race between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) has form... More
Plattsburgh Air Force Base, Maintenance Hangar, Arizona Avenue between...
Significance: During the Cold War, Building 2763 housed an organizational maintenance shop space, aircraft corrosion control space, and weapons systems maintenance management facility space. Survey number: HAE... More
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rushmore Air Force Station, Steam Plant Buil...
This structure was demolished in 1996. Significance: The Rushmore Air Force Station Steam Plant Building is significant for its association with American Military policy during the Cold War years of the early 1... More
Grand Forks Air Force Base Painted Murals, Missile Alert Facility Char...
Significance: Beginning with the end of World War II and continuing to the present, the Cold War and the resulting arms race between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) has form... More
Edwards Air Force Base, Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory, Leuhma...
Significance: Since its inception, the AFRL has been devoted to the advancement of rocket technology in support of U.S. military weapons and space flight superiority. Unlike any other facility associated with ... More
Edwards Air Force Base, Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory, Leuhma...
Significance: Since its inception, the AFRL has been devoted to the advancement of rocket technology in support of U.S. military weapons and space flight superiority. Unlike any other facility associated with ... More
Vandenberg Air Force Base, Space Launch Complex 3, Meteorological Shed...
Survey number: HAER CA-133-1-G Public domain photograph - historical image of California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Plattsburgh Air Force Base, Capehart Six-Family Home, Idaho Avenue Nor...
Significance: There are 40 sixplex homes. Each provided Lower and Upper Grade NCO and Company Grade Officer housing. Survey number: HAER NY-326-DF
Plattsburgh Air Force Base, Capehart Six-Family Home, Idaho Avenue Nor...
Significance: There are 40 sixplex homes. Each provided Lower and Upper Grade NCO and Company Grade Officer housing. Survey number: HAER NY-326-DF
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rushmore Air Force Station, Security Central...
This structure was demolished in 1996. Significance: Constructed in 1952, the RAFS Security Central Control Building is significant for its association with American military policy during the Cold War years of... More
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rushmore Air Force Station, Security Central...
This structure was demolished in 1996. Significance: Constructed in 1952, the RAFS Security Central Control Building is significant for its association with American military policy during the Cold War years of... More
Plattsburgh Air Force Base, Physiological Training Building, Connectic...
Significance: Building 2010 was originally called the Target Intelligence Training Building No. 2 Building 2010 fulfilled many of the same functions in its earlier days as Building 2008. Built in 1958, Building... More
Edwards Air Force Base, North Base, Hangar, End of North Base Road, Bo...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N717 Survey number: HAER CA-170-S
Dover Air Force Base, Hangar No. 1301, Dover, Kent County, DE
Significance: According to the National Register nomination, this structure "... is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places under criterion A for its use as the headquarters and enginee... More
Dover Air Force Base, Hangar No. 1301, Dover, Kent County, DE
Significance: According to the National Register nomination, this structure "... is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places under criterion A for its use as the headquarters and enginee... More
Mill Valley Air Force Station, Civil Engineering Maintenance Shop, Eas...
Survey number: HABS CA-2615-C Building/structure dates: 1951 Initial Construction
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Recreation Building, 1312 LeMay Boulevard, B...
Significance: The Recreation Building (Youth Center) was constructed in 1954-55 to serve as a center for supervised youth activities. The building was donated by the General Richard E. Ellsworth family to serve... More
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Recreation Building, 1312 LeMay Boulevard, B...
Significance: The Recreation Building (Youth Center) was constructed in 1954-55 to serve as a center for supervised youth activities. The building was donated by the General Richard E. Ellsworth family to serve... More
Ellsworth Air Force Base, PX Service Station, 860 Ellsworth Street, Bl...
Significance: The P.X. Service Station (Building No. 2801) is located on a main entrance road to the base. It served as the P.X. Service Station until replaced by newer facilities located closer to the military... More
Plattsburgh Air Force Base, Composite Medical Facility, New York Road,...
Significance: The facility provided total base medical care capabilities integrated in a single building. Space was provided for administration, pathology, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, environmental h... More
Edwards Air Force Base, Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory, Test S...
Survey number: HAER CA-236-K Public domain scan of settlement or building architecture plan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Edwards Air Force Base, Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory, Test S...
Survey number: HAER CA-236-K Public domain photograph - historical image of California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Wendover Air Force Base, 845th Squadron Operatons Building, South of I...
Survey number: HABS UT-125-Q Building/structure dates: 1942 Initial Construction
Mountain Home Air Force Base 1958 Senior Officers' Housing, General's ...
Significance: The three senior officers' houses at Mountain Home Air Force Base were constructed as part of the 270-unit Armed Services Housing Project, a collaboration between the architectural firms of Richar... More
Edwards Air Force Base, Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory, Observ...
Survey number: HAER CA-236-D Public domain photograph - historical image of California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Vandenberg Air Force Base, Space Launch Complex 3, Napa & Alden Roads,...
Significance: Space Launch Complex 3 (SLC-3) is one of the first operational installations in the United States military space program. The complex was constructed in 1959 to launch satellites into polar orbit... More
Vandenberg Air Force Base, Space Launch Complex 3, Napa & Alden Roads,...
Significance: Space Launch Complex 3 (SLC-3) is one of the first operational installations in the United States military space program. The complex was constructed in 1959 to launch satellites into polar orbit... More
Plattsburgh Air Force Base, Aboveground Storage Magazine, Off Perimete...
Significance: Building 3568 was used to store small arms and 20mm ammunition without explosive projectiles, fuse lighters, squibs, distress signals, colored smoke grenades, certain valves or switches containing... More
Plattsburgh Air Force Base, Aircraft Maintenance Dock, Alabama Avenue ...
Significance: Building 2741 was constructed at the same time as, and is essentially identical in appearance to Buildings 2766, 2785, 2793, 2808, 2818, 2837, and 2890. 6 of these were designed as large aircraft ... More
Chanute Air Force Base, Non-Commissioned Officer Housing, Curtiss Stre...
Significance: In response to massive World War II mobilization, Building 72 and nine similar duplex units of the Noncommissioned Officer Housing (NCO) were built in 1940 on Chanute AFB. The Georgian Revival-des... More
Plattsburgh Air Force Base, Security Police Canine Kennel, Idaho Avenu...
Significance: The kennel was built in 1983. It provided space to house and care for military working dogs. It was designed to provide a beneficial environment for the dogs so that they could perform at peak eff... More
Plattsburgh Air Force Base, Base Supplies & Equipment Warehouse, Arizo...
Significance: Building 2612 provided covered storage for a variety of equipment and supplies utilized by Plattsburgh AFB. Survey number: HAER NY-326-BZ
Jet Propulsion Laboratory Edwards Facility, Mixer & Casting Building, ...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N690 Survey number: HAER CA-163-P
Offutt Air Force Base, Glenn L. Martin-Nebraska Bomber Plant, Building...
Survey number: HAER NE-9-P Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Offutt Air Force Base, Glenn L. Martin-Nebraska Bomber Plant, Building...
Survey number: HAER NE-9-P Public domain photograph - historical image of Nebraska, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Travis Air Force Base, Base Communications, W Street, Armed Forces Spe...
Significance: Building 912 is significant as a contributor to the AFSWP "Q" Area, also referred to as "Fairfield Air Force Station (AFS)," the "Air Materiel Command (AMC) West River Depot," and the "3083rd Air ... More
Plattsburgh Air Force Base, Base Engineer Covered Storage Building, Pe...
Significance: Building 3400 was a liquid oxygen generating facility that supported a squadron of first-generation intercontinental ballistic missiles located around Plattsburgh AFB from 1961-1965. The 556th Str... More
Plattsburgh Air Force Base, Base Engineer Covered Storage Building, Pe...
Significance: Building 3400 was a liquid oxygen generating facility that supported a squadron of first-generation intercontinental ballistic missiles located around Plattsburgh AFB from 1961-1965. The 556th Str... More
Plattsburgh Air Force Base, Central Post Office, New York Road, Platts...
Significance: Building 2308 served as a Central Post Office facility for Plattsburgh AFB. As such, it was mandatory property type at all Air Force installations. Survey number: HAER NY-326-BK
Chanute Air Force Base, Company Officer Housing, Senior Officer Row, R...
Significance: In response to massive World War II mobilization, Building 11 and four identical duplex units of the Company Officer Housing were built in 1940 on Chanute AFB. The Georgian Revival-designed housin... More
Chanute Air Force Base, Company Officer Housing, Senior Officer Row, R...
Significance: In response to massive World War II mobilization, Building 11 and four identical duplex units of the Company Officer Housing were built in 1940 on Chanute AFB. The Georgian Revival-designed housin... More
Mill Valley Air Force Station, Radar Domes, East Ridgecrest Boulevard,...
Survey number: HABS CA-2615-Y Building/structure dates: 1951 Initial Construction
Air Force Plant PJKS, Systems Integration Laboratory, Components Test ...
Significance: It played a significant role in the development of the Titan II ICBM, which not only served as the largest and most destructive weapon in the U.S. nuclear arsenal during the Cold War, but also fun... More
Air Force Plant PJKS, Systems Integration Laboratory, Components Test ...
Significance: It played a significant role in the development of the Titan II ICBM, which not only served as the largest and most destructive weapon in the U.S. nuclear arsenal during the Cold War, but also fun... More
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Area B, Building 14, Materiel Command...
Significance: Building 14, along with Building 15, was constructed in 1943 to house the headquarters of the Materiel Command on its transfer from Washington, D.C. to Wright Field. Unprocessed Field note materi... More
Plattsburgh Air Force Base, Clothing Store, New York Road, Plattsburgh...
Significance: Building 2307 served as a clothing store for enlisted personnel and featured replacement uniform clothing. Survey number: HAER NY-326-BJ
Chanute Air Force Base, Hangar No. 2, Junction of Curtiss Street & Sen...
Significance: Hangar 2 is one of four hangars that dominate the landscape within the Chanute AFB Historic District. All four hangars were built in response to the massive mobilization required by World War II a... More
McChord Air Force Base, Lanham Housing 2-Bedroom Duplex Type, Tacoma, ...
Survey number: HABS WA-230-C Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington State, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Plattsburgh Air Force Base, Conventional Munitions Shop, Off Perimeter...
Significance: Building 3580 provided space for munitions maintenance operations. In addition to a tool room and a small office, a shop area contained conveyor belts and tables for inspection, assembly, and disa... More
Andersen Air Force Base, Northwest Field, Ritidian Point, Northwestern...
Significance: Northwest Field is significant under criteria A at a national level for events during World War II that aided in the defeat of Japan and the ending of the war. The property's significance is tied... More
MacDill Air Force Base, Administration Building, 2416 Florida Keys Ave...
Significance: The Administration Building, due to its architectural integrity and its contribution to the Second World War-era infrastructure, is an integral part of MacDill Air Force Base's historic character.... More
Wendover Air Force Base, Airmen's Dormitory, South of Interstate 80, W...
Survey number: HABS UT-125-AX Building/structure dates: 1944 Initial Construction
Grand Forks Air Force Base, Missile Alert Facility Oscar-Zero, State H...
Survey number: HAER ND-12 Building/structure dates: 1964-1965 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1973 Subsequent Work
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Delta Flight, Launch Facility D-6, 4 miles n...
Survey number: HAER SD-50-E Public domain photograph - historical image of South Dakota, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Vandenberg Air Force Base, Space Launch Complex 3, Storage Shed, Napa ...
Survey number: HAER CA-133-1-L Public domain photograph - historical image of California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
MacDill Air Force Base, Field Officers' Quarters, 2106 Staff Circle, T...
Significance: The officers' quarters, due to their architectural integrity and their contribution to the Second World War-era infrastructure, are an integral part of MacDill Air Force Base's historic character.... More
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Area B, Building 18, Power Plant Labo...
Significance: Buildings 18 and 18G, built as some of the earliest Wright Field structures, were initially used for engine research. The other structures in the complex were built during World War II and reflec... More
Mill Valley Air Force Station, Bachelor Airmen Quarters, East Ridgecre...
Survey number: HABS CA-2615-L Building/structure dates: 1951 Initial Construction
Scott Air Force Base, General Officer Quarters, 229 Birchard Street, O...
Significance: Scott Field (now Scott Air Force Base) was established in 1917 by the Army in support of the Army Airship program and is nationally significant in military history for lighter-than-air training. A... More
MacDill Air Force Base, Electrical Sub-Station Vault, 7526 Hanger Loop...
Significance: the Electrical Sub-Station Vault, due to its architectural integrity and its contribution to the Second World War-era infrastructure, is an integral part of MacDill Air Force Base's historic char... More
Plattsburgh Air Force Base, Capehart Three-Family Home, Off Maine Road...
Significance: Buildings 6008 & 6010 are identical, and these two triplex homes provided Company Grade Officer housing. Survey number: HAER NY-326-DI