What airfield was built in Salina during World War II?
McConnell Airfield
Smoky Hill Army Airfield
Forbes Field
Topeka Airfield
Answer
Smoky Hill Army Airfield was constructed in Salina, Kansas, during World War II. It served as a training base for B-29 Superfortress crews and as a departure point for bombing missions over Japan. The airfield was named after the nearby Smoky Hill River and was one of several military installations built in the area during the war.
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