Our Stories: Western Warbirds — the History of Military Aviation in Arizona

Ryan Reeves, Chandler Municipal Airport Manager, joins us to talk about the history of military aviation in Arizona during the 20th century. As part of the America 250 celebration, we'll focus on the important role that Arizona has played in establishing military airfields and bases to train future pilots. Arizona became a flying powerhouse during WWII, and has continued to grow into the global center for aviation it is today. Our Stories presents diverse speakers who share unique Arizona and local history topics to a general audience throughout the year. This series is produced by the Chandler Museum and the Chandler Public Library, with support from the Friends of the Chandler Public Library.