| Selfridge Field | 
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| Selfridge, Michigan's first real airport began operations as a training base in July, 1917. It has progressed to a leading role in America's air arm. It is often called "The Home of the Generals" because Selfridge has been a springboard to success in the careers of 145 Air Force generals. It is named for Lt. Thomas E. Selfridge, the nation's first military pilot. In 1908 he was killed while flying with Orville Wright, becoming America's first military casualty of powered fight. |
Registered Site S0168
Erected 1958
Location: M-59 east of I-94
Harrison Township, Macomb County
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