Avenger Field & Beyond
Avenger Air: Stop by and visit with Airport Manager John Howard, a great supporter of the museum who knows about all the other places to visit nearby. The runways may be new, but the view is the same–over 60 years later. Ask John about the two beige hangars at the back of the Texas State Technical College campus. They are original to Avenger Field, although the hangars are now used for maintenance and storage.
Wishing Well: Be sure you see the the original Wishing Well across the runway from Avenger Air. Inside the wishing well is the original plaque placed on site by General Hap Arnold, and “The Trainee,” a statue created by WASP Dot Lewis.
Memorial Wall: See all of all the names of the women who went through WASP training, listed by class. An historic marker is nearby.
Memorial Plaque: Inside the Temple Dickson Building (near the wishing well) is a unique Memorial Plaque featuring a WASP and a trainee along with the names of the 38 WASP & trainees killed while in service to their country. The plaque was created by WASP trainee Jewell Estes and donated by WASP Charlyne Creger.
Nolan County Courthouse: See the Fifi statue in the lobby.
Downtown: Some of it is pretty much like it was 60 years ago when the WASP were there, including the Texas Theater!
Historical Marker: Look for the official historical marker right off Interstate 20 near the Avenger Field exit.
