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city acquires airfield

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by TBHC @ 8:08 am

60 years ago today…

January 31, 1946 – The government declares Drew Field (now Tampa International Airport) a surplus, clearing the way for the city to take possession immediately and turn the field into an international airport.

Courtesy of the Tampa Bay History Center

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One Response to “city acquires airfield”

tim Says:
January 31st, 2006 at 10:22 am
Just yesterday I watched the film “Air Force,” which was filmed almost entirely at Drew Field. Some great history there.

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