Dow AFB -- Historically, Economically, and Strategically (Presentation of Colonel Orie O. Schurter, 4060th ARW Commander)

Authors

Orie O. Schurter

Files

Description

Covers the history of Dow Air Force Base in Bangor, Maine. Includes: early history from 1923-1945; Dow's role during World War II, post WWI to 1955, the strategic location and use of the base, the base's mission, and the economic impact of the base on Bangor and the surrounding area.

Publication Date

1955

Publisher

Dow Air Force Base

City

Bangor, Maine

Keywords

Dow Field, Dow Air Force Base, Dow AFB, Bangor Maine, James F. Dow, James Dow, 43rd Bombardment Group, Northeast Airlines, Pan American Airways, 8th Air Force, Air Transport Command, 97th Bomb Group, 91st Bomb Group, 92nd Bomb Group, 93rd Bomb Group, 303rd Bomb Group, 306th Bomb Group, 308th Bomb Group, 332nd Sub-Depot

Recommended Citation

Schurter, Orie O., "Dow AFB -- Historically, Economically, and Strategically (Presentation of Colonel Orie O. Schurter, 4060th ARW Commander)" (1955). Dow Books and Photograph Albums. 9.
https://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/dow_books/9