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440th Airlift Wing History
The Milwaukee County Park Commission purchased the current home of the 440th Airlift Wing in 1926, a 160-acre site known as Hamilton Field. The U.S. Army changed the name in 1942 to General Billy Mitchell Field. Milwaukee County officials changed the name again in 1986, to General Mitchell International Airport.
Brig. Gen. Billy Mitchell, raised in Wisconsin, is considered to be the “father” of the modern Air Force. He was recognized in 1946 with a special Medal of Honor.
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440th History 