Wheeler Field
Lt. William T. Agee led 20 enlisted men of the 4th Observation Squadron from Ford Island to Schofield Barracks where they cleared land on the south side of the base for construction of buildings to be used by the Air Services Organization. A permanent flying field was constructed at this site which was named Wheeler Field on November 11, 1922.
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- Lt. William T. Agee led 20 enlisted men of the 4th Observation Squadron from Ford Island to Schofield Barracks on January 26, 1922. They cleared land on the south side of the base for construction of buildings to be used by the Air Services Organization. A permanent flying field was constructed at this site which was named Wheeler Field on November 11, 1922.
- One of the earliest photos of Wheeler Field before completion of permanent hangars. The 17th Cavalry Drill Group was bounded on the north by the Oahu Railroad, on the east by the main road into Schofield Barracks, and on the west and south by gulches. c1922-1923.
- Wright Gate, Wheeler Field, 1920s.
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- Crash of Lt. Brooks in a JN-6H aircraft at Wheeler Field, 1922.
- The 18th Pursuit Group at Wheeler Field, 1929. Lts James Walsh, Jack Kirkendall, Ray Culberson, 19th Pursuit Sq; Capt Strickland, 19th PS Comdr; Capt Vern; Maj. Carl Wash, Grp Comm; Lt. Rex Stoner, Group Adjustant; Lt Clarence Crumrine, 6th Pursuit Sq; Lt. Hoyt.
