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Gary Air Force Base

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Gary Air Force Base was a United States Air Force base located in San Marcos, Texas, and was named after Nathan Gordon Gary, a United States Army Air Forces pilot who died in a training accident in 1942. The base was established in 1942 as a training facility for B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator bomber crews, with the help of United States Army Corps of Engineers and Del E. Webb Construction Company. The base was also used for training Royal Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force personnel, as part of the Lend-Lease Act and the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. The base was initially commanded by United States Army Air Forces Commanding General Henry H. Arnold and later by Carl A. Spaatz, who would go on to become the first Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force.

● History

The history of the base dates back to 1942, when it was established as a training facility for B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator bomber crews, with the help of United States Army Air Forces and Del E. Webb Construction Company. The base was used for training Royal Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force personnel, as part of the Lend-Lease Act and the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. The base was also used for training United States Navy and United States Marine Corps personnel, as part of the Naval Aviation Training Command. The base was commanded by notable figures such as Carl A. Spaatz, Henry H. Arnold, and Curtis LeMay, who played important roles in the development of the United States Air Force. The base was also home to the 351st Bombardment Group, which was activated in 1942 and trained at the base before deploying to Europe.

● Location

The base was located in San Marcos, Texas, approximately 30 miles south of Austin, Texas, and was situated near the San Marcos River. The base was also close to other notable military installations, including Fort Hood, Fort Sam Houston, and Lackland Air Force Base. The base was accessible by US Highway 81 and US Highway 290, and was also served by the San Marcos Municipal Airport. The base was located in the Texas Hill Country, which provided a unique and challenging environment for training, with its rolling hills and varied weather conditions. The base was also home to a variety of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and bobcat, which were often seen on the base.

● Operations

The base was used for a variety of operations, including bombardier training, navigator training, and gunnery training. The base was equipped with a variety of aircraft, including B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 Liberator, and AT-6 Texan. The base was also home to a variety of units, including the 351st Bombardment Group, which was activated in 1942 and trained at the base before deploying to Europe. The base was also used for tactical training, with the help of United States Army and United States Marine Corps personnel. The base was commanded by notable figures such as Carl A. Spaatz, Henry H. Arnold, and Curtis LeMay, who played important roles in the development of the United States Air Force. The base was also home to the Army Air Forces School of Applied Tactics, which was established in 1942 and provided training for aircrew and ground crew personnel.

● Closure

The base was closed in 1946, following the end of World War II, and was subsequently transferred to the United States Navy, which used the base as a Naval Air Station. The base was later transferred to the City of San Marcos, which used the base for a variety of purposes, including industrial development and recreational activities. The base was also home to the San Marcos Municipal Airport, which was established in 1946 and provided general aviation services to the local community. The closure of the base had a significant impact on the local economy, with many businesses and residents relocating to other areas. The base was also the subject of a Base Realignment and Closure Commission study, which recommended the closure of the base in 1993.

● Legacy

The legacy of the base can be seen in the many veterans who trained at the base during World War II, including notable figures such as Jimmy Stewart, Clark Gable, and Charles Lindbergh. The base was also home to a variety of aircraft, including B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator, which played important roles in the war effort. The base was also the subject of a National Historic Landmark designation, which recognized the base's significance in the development of the United States Air Force. The base is also remembered through the Gary Air Force Base Memorial, which was established in 1992 and provides a tribute to the veterans who served at the base. The base is also the subject of a Texas Historical Commission marker, which was established in 2002 and provides a brief history of the base. The base is also home to the San Marcos Aviation Museum, which was established in 2005 and provides a collection of aircraft and artifacts related to the base. Category:USAF bases

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