As I write this, there were 1,729,694,062 websites (and counting) on the internet. While the World Wide Web can be a helpful place most of us cannot live without, many of those sites are useless fodder of little use to anyone. However, once in a while, we stumble upon a simply wonderful site, a site that has not been promoted heavily, is not bankrolled by Silicon Valley venture capitalists, and is purely supported as a labor of love.
Travel Back in Time to the Abandoned Airfields Near You
Key Takeaways:
- Paul Freeman's "Abandoned and Little-Known Airfields" is a unique, reader-driven website meticulously documenting thousands of lost airfields across all 50 U.S. states.
- The site provides incredibly detailed historical information, often gathered through "aviation sleuthing" and contributions from enthusiasts who share personal recollections and research.
- Created 20 years ago by an aerospace engineer and pilot, the site serves to preserve the memory of lost airfields and inspire the protection of existing ones.
- As a labor of love, the website operates solely on reader donations to cover its expenses, offering free access to its extensive aviation history.
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