England Air Force Base was closed in 1992. Since then the base has been turned into an Airpark with various businesses occupying the vacated buildings. The golf course has undergone a major overhaul, changing it from a nine hole course to eighteen. Part of the base housing was turned into a very nice community for senior living. The local airport was changed from the old Esler Field in Pineville to the Airpark and renamed Alexandria International Airport.
Update (24 December 2007): Two new fire stations have been constructed. A multi million dollar air terminal and new control tower are now in use. A new hotel has been opened, along with other new constructions, and modifications to the existing buildings. A number of the old buildings have either been replaced or just torn down which better beautifies the grounds.
The golf course has been renovated and is now a new 18 hole facility with a new clubhouse.
We are still looking for photos and other mementos from the past. If you have such and would like to have them posted here please send them to the Webmaster.
Email Snail Mail: 201 Jupiter Loop, Pineville, LA 71360.
Check out the new photos...
Update (24 December 2007): Two new fire stations have been constructed. A multi million dollar air terminal and new control tower are now in use. A new hotel has been opened, along with other new constructions, and modifications to the existing buildings. A number of the old buildings have either been replaced or just torn down which better beautifies the grounds.
The golf course has been renovated and is now a new 18 hole facility with a new clubhouse.
We are still looking for photos and other mementos from the past. If you have such and would like to have them posted here please send them to the Webmaster.
Email Snail Mail: 201 Jupiter Loop, Pineville, LA 71360.
Check out the new photos...
Closed but not forgotten
England AFB
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Base Theater
England Tower - 2008
England Tower - 1957
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Hey everyone! We have a member of our England AFB Family that has written a military novel about fighter pilots and military families and guess what, the story is set at a fictional base named Beauregard AFB in central LA. (Yes, England AFB is the model for the fictional base in the story, The Final Salute.) Her name is Kathleen Rodgers. Her husband flew A-10's at England AFB from 1988 to 1991. Click here for her website where you can get more information about Kathleen and the book. You can now purchase the book at Amazon. Update: Navigator Books just released "The Final Salute" last week on Kindle and with a brand new cover! Click here for Amazon/Navigator Books. |
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When Planes Stop and Base Closes Silence Will Hurt Most by Kathleen M. Rodgers |