1940’s – Airbase Layout

1940’s – Airbase Layout

In November 1942, the Newport Army Airfield sprang into existence after only one year of intensive effort to clear rice fields and marshes, build barracks and training centers, and recruit potential pilots from all branches of the military services to participate in...
1941 – 1942 – Swifton School 4th grade

1941 – 1942 – Swifton School 4th grade

Swifton’s fourth-grade lass in 1941-1942 seems to be a happy lot, and they all have shoes. Standing with their teacher, Jewell Eldridge, are, identified by last names and from left to right, (first row) Cason, Moon, two unidentified, Harvey, Barker, Cross,...