Peterson Airfield: 75 Years of service
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The first terminal at Colorado Springs Army Air Base, Colo., established April 28, 1942 at the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, first served as headquarters during base construction. On Dec. 13, 1942, it was renamed Peterson Army Air Base in honor of 1st Lt. Edward J. Peterson after his death flying a Lockheed F-4 Aug. 8, 1942. The 21st Space Wing at Peterson Air Force Base was activated May 15, 1992 after the 1st Space Wing and 3rd Space Support Wing deactivated. (Courtesy photo)
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