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Scholes International Airport is the former Galveston Municipal Airport that dates back to | Scholes International Airport is the former Galveston Municipal Airport that dates back to 1932. | ||
During World War II, it was redesignated a U.S. Army Air Corps base named "Galveston Army Air Field", United States Army Corps of Engineers, using funds made available by Congress through the Civil Aeronautics Authority, constructed three 6,000-foot-long, hard-surface runways at the airport to accommodate army aircraft. | During World War II, it was redesignated a U.S. Army Air Corps base named "Galveston Army Air Field", United States Army Corps of Engineers, using funds made available by Congress through the Civil Aeronautics Authority, constructed three 6,000-foot-long, hard-surface runways at the airport to accommodate army aircraft. | ||
In January 1943, Galveston AAFld. was officially activated had the 46th Bombardment Group (Light) flying A-20s in the anti-submarine role in the Gulf of Mexico until replaced by the 10th Antisubmarine Squadron (Heavy), flying RM-37 Lockheed Venturas. | In January 1943, Galveston AAFld. was officially activated had the 46th Bombardment Group (Light) flying A-20s in the anti-submarine role in the Gulf of Mexico until replaced by the 10th Antisubmarine Squadron (Heavy), flying RM-37 Lockheed Venturas. | ||