Paine Field

by Steve K. Bertrand

Overview

Paine Field was named in honor of hometown hero Topliff Olin Paine, an Army Air Corps pilot during World War I. Located 6 miles south of Everett and 20 miles north of Seattle, Paine Field— known as Snohomish County Airport—got its start as a WPA project in the 1930s. Situated on 1,000 acres, this airport was shaped by numerous events, such as World War II, the Korean War, and the arrival of Boeing, as well as social, political, and environmental issues that continue to influence its destiny. Throughout its 77-year history, Paine Field has continued to evolve into a thriving aviation community. At the heart of its success has been the key role of general aviation. A rags-to-riches story, Paine Field has grown from a small regional airport into an aeronautical complex that garners worldwide attention.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467131421
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	04/28/2014
Series:	Images of Aviation
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,123,062
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

For this pictorial history of Paine Field, Steve K. Bertrand has selected more than 200 images from the local community, historical societies, regional libraries, and state archives. He has traced the rich history of Paine Field from its earliest days to its present status as a bustling airport and commercial aviation center. These photographs provide a glimpse into the people and events that influenced this small community in the Pacific Northwest.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 6

Introduction 7

1 WPA Years 9

2 World War II 25

3 Emergence of General Aviation 59

4 Korean War 67

5 Boeing 85

6 Air Fair Years 97

7 Modern Times 107