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The first B-52H…
.....The first B-52H Stratofortress, 60-001 christened the "State of Michigan" arrives at Wurtsmith on May 9, 1961. This marked the re-designation of the base from a fighter-interceptor training base to […]
379th Security Police Squadron Reunion
Wurtsmith Air Museum 4071 East Van Ettan Street, Oscoda, MI524th Bomb Squadron Reunion
Wurtsmith Air Museum 4071 East Van Ettan Street, Oscoda, MI
WAFB closed in 1993
The Air Force formally closes operations at Wurtsmith on this date in 1993
The Base is renamed Wurtsmith AFB
On this date in 1953, Oscoda Air Force Base is officially designated Paul B. Wurtsmith Air Force Base. Major General Wurtsmith was from Detroit Michigan and a World War II […]
Happy Birthday …….
Wurtsmith Air Museum 4071 East Van Ettan Street, Oscoda, MIMajor General Paul B. Wurtsmith was born on this date in1906
The B-52G made its first flight on 31 August 1958
A total of 193 were built, the largest number of any model of the B-52. G MODEL MAJOR MODERNIZATIONS INCORPORATED the “wet wing,” eliminating fuel bladders in favor of a […]
Patriot Day
Wurtsmith Air Museum 4071 East Van Ettan Street, Oscoda, MIRemember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001.
WURTSMITH AIR MUSEUM FOUNDERS’ DAY
Wurtsmith Air Museum 4071 East Van Ettan Street, Oscoda, MIAir Force Birthday
Wurtsmith Air Museum 4071 East Van Ettan Street, Oscoda, MI
Last KC-135A Departs WAFB
On this date in 1992, “Freedoms Best", was the last Tanker to depart Wurtsmith. Click to read the article