A little more history about English Field. Way back in the early part of the last century when flying was new. English field was the place to be. Across the run way is the English Field Resturant there are some old photos on the wall with a little more detail about the field. Durining WWII my dad was stationed at the base when he first got there he laid out more runway for the bombers and gliders. The gliders by the way were also towed by C-47s. There was also a bomber and glider base in Dalhart dad was there too. The gliders worked to the best of my knowledge my dad was impressed with them. My dad was from a little town to the south called Quitaque. Amarillo is also where my mom and dad meet in WWII. The hangar where they painted a 747 is huge I helped paint most of it (hangar). You can actually park a 747 ands 2 737s one under each wing. and the main door will still close. I dont imagine you can get much work done with all 3 in there, but it can be done
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