Former World WarWW II airport in ArizonaAZ unveils a sculpture created by high school students sculpture. [Courtesy: Town of Marana]
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A new public art sculpture, "Wings Over Marana," featuring stylized AT-6 Texan trainers, has been installed at Marana Regional Airport to honor its World War II history.
The project was funded by a $75,000 grant from the Pima Association of Governments through the Transportation Art By Youth (TABY) program.
Local artist Trevor O’Tool collaborated with Marana High School welding students and instructors, providing them with valuable real-world fabrication skills and contributing to community art.
The entrance to Marana Regional Airport (KAVQ) in Arizona, now boasts a new public art installation of a sculpture called “Wings Over Marana.”
The metal artwork features two stylized AT-6 Texan trainers, recalling the airport’s early days as an auxiliary training field during World War II. Marana is 22 miles northwest of Tucson.
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