Presque Isle Army Air Base guard house, ca. 1943

Contributed by Presque Isle Air Museum

Description

The Presque Isle Army Air Base guard house, the only entrance to the base, was located at the head of State Street.

The Army Air Base opened in 1941 to transport equipment, supplies, and personnel to Great Britain during World War I. The base closed at the end of the war, but reopened during the Cold War. It closed again in 1960.

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About This Item

  • Title: Presque Isle Army Air Base guard house, ca. 1943
  • Creation Date: circa 1943
  • Subject Date: circa 1943
  • Location: Presque Isle, Aroostook County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Dimensions: 25 cm x 20 cm
  • Object Type: Image

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Presque Isle Air Museum
650 Airport Drive Suite 4, Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 764-2543

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