George Field, Illinois

For the civilian airport, see Lawrenceville-Vincennes International Airport. For the United States Air Force base, see George Air Force Base.
George Field
George Field, Illinois, 1956
Summary
ServesLawrenceville, Illinois
Built1942
In use1942-1945
Coordinates38°45′51″N 87°36′20″W / 38.76417°N 87.60556°W / 38.76417; -87.60556 (George Field)
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George Field is located in Illinois
George Field
George Field
George Field, Illinois
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Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
01/19 5,200 1,585 Asphalt
05/23 5,200 1,585 Asphalt
09/27 5,200 1,585 Asphalt
13/32 5,200 1,585 Asphalt
"The flag of the United States and colors of the AAF Training Command Pilot School, George Field, Ill, flying overhead, the AT-10s flown by cadets taking advanced training."
Beechcraft AT-10 Wichita trainers on the parking ramp at George Field, 1943

George Field is a former World War II military airfield, located 5 miles east-northeast of Lawrenceville, Illinois. It operated as an advanced pilot training school for the United States Army Air Forces from 1942 until 1945.

"George Field Class "A" Pass"