Digital Discussion: Buckingham Army Airfield During World War II
Join Program Manager, Holly Shaffer for a Digital Discussion on Buckingham Army Airfield, a training base in Lee County Florida established in 1942. At the time, it was the largest airfield in the State of Florida. Its primary mission during World War II was to train aerial gunners who would defend bombers. Mina Edison visited Buckingham Field during her time in Fort Myers and invited 25 GIs to her Seminole Lodge Estate for lunch and a swim.
Date and Time
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
April 13, 2021 at 10:30 a.m.
Location
Edison and Ford Winter Estates
2350 McGregor Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Fees/Admission
Free
Contact Information
239-334-7419
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