Wheelus Air Base was created in 1923.
In 1961-62, the commander of Wheelus Air Base in Libya was Colonel John A. McMillan. Wheelus Air Base served as a key installation for the United States Air Force during this period, supporting various military operations and training activities in the region. Colonel McMillan played a crucial role in overseeing the base's operations during the Cold War era.
Wheelus Air Base (the word force was not used to describe an Air Force Base outside of the US) was around 5000 service men , dependents and American support personel. It had the largest BX (base exchange) outside of the US of all military branches . Leaving Libya was not by US choice.
He was killed while flying over Iran in the 50s.
I probably started this, I remember rumors that he was going to be there but I don't think he was ever there. I saw his show just before I went to Wheelus. I was at Wheelus from 52 to 54.
It was the largest base.
It was renamed Wheelus Army Air Field (AAF) on 17 May 1945 in honor of USAAF Lt Richard Wheelus who had died earlier that year in a plane crash in Iran.
the word FORCE was not pol correct. I was stationed at Wheelus AFB Libya and the word force was left out of alot of listings. Gary Whitney
Bitburg Air Base was created in 1952.
Changi Air Base was created in 1944.
Zweibrücken Air Base was created in 1968.
Orly Air Base was created in 1932.
Osan Air Base was created in 1952.