Another of the Midwest states that became an important training area for pilots and crews, Kansas was perfectly located with many sparsely populated areas and fairly constant weather.

As such, it became a major hub for aircrews to train and prepare for the war in Europe and the Pacific.  Most training centered around basic flying training, reconnaissance pilot training, bombing runs and engine flying training school.

When the war ended most of these fields were sold to the nearby communities and are still in use; a couple became major Army airfields even after the war.  No matter their use today, it was remarkable how quickly they were constructed and ready for use shortly after 1941.  Once the U.S. military might, combined with our industrial might, came into play, it was not long before the U.S. became a major factor in the war.

• Coffeyville Army Airfield; now Coffeyville Municipal Airport
• Dodge City Army Airfield; now abandoned
• Fairfax Armyu Airfield; closed in 1985 and now used as Fairfax Airport
• Garden City Army Airfield; now Garden City Regional Airport
• Great Bend Army Airfield; now Great Bend Municipal Airport
• Herington Army Airfield; now Herington Regional Airport
• Independence Army Airfield; now Independence Municipal Airport
• Liberal Army Airfield; now Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
• Marshall Army Airfield; still active as airfield for the Third Air Force
• Pratt Army Airfield; now Pratt Industrial Airport
• Sherman Army Airfield; still active under U.S. Army jurisdiction
• Smoky Hill Army Airfield; now Schilling air Force Base and Salina Municipal Airport
• Strother Army Airfield; now Strother Field
• Topeka Army Airfield; now Forbes Air Force B ase and Forbes Field Air National Guard Base
• Walker Army Airfield; abandoned in 1945.
• Wichita Army Airfield; now McConnell Air Force Base

Aces High is all about Word War 2 flight simulations, and that is why we at HiTech Creations learn everything we can about this great war and the men and women who prepared us for battle.  As we continue our series about the individual states, and see the massive combat flight efforts that happened on the home front, it is easy to see why the United States took control of WW2 so shortly after 1942.

If you are fascinated by World War II, and love playing flight simulators, then grab your helmet and fly the skies of Aces High. This is the ultimate combat flight simulator and we have room for you at our airfield.

The second half of the second full week of August, 2012, is as filled as the first half.  Special Events are happening fast and furious so let’s take a look at them:

• 17^th Friday Squad Operation (FSO)
• 18^th Saturday King of the Hill (SatKOTH)
• 19^th Sunday European Campaign (SEC)

If you aren’t familiar with all of this never fear. This is an opportunity to sharpen your skills in special competitions and/or scenarios.  The best flight sim players in the world show up for these special events, so strap on your helmet and fly the skies with Aces High.

Here we are, the third full week of August, and we have two nice Special Events for you to participate in.  On the 21^st we have the always-popular AHXARL, or Aces High XTreme Air Racing League.

Then on the 22^nd we have a new Snapshot and this one is about the Battle for Finland, a must-event for any history buff out there.

Why do we have Special Events?  That’s like saying why do we have air?  We have these great events so you can participate against the best of the best, and find out just how good you are.

In the world of World War 2 Flight Simulators, there is only one, and that one is Aces High!

At the outset of World War 2, the Roosevelt Administration began a study to determine ideal areas for airfields in the United States.  These were, of course, necessary for training pilots and flight crews for the war effort.  In addition, several states were found to be perfect for gunnery, bombing and training ranges because of their excellent weather conditions and the fact that they were sparsely-populated.

Nebraska was one of those states.  It provided excellent weather conditions and it was also deemed safe from attack since it was in the Midwest, away from the coastal areas that were considered high-risk during the war.

Not only did these airfields provide training but they also brought jobs to rural areas.  Civilians were employed for maintenance, repair, and secretarial work.

These, then, are the Nebraska airfields that were constructed during the war effort.

• Ainsworth Army Airfield; now Ainsworth Municipal Airport
• Alliance Army Airfield; now Alliance Municipal Airport
• Bruning Army Airfield; closed in 1969 and now abandoned.
• Fairmont Army Airfield; now Fairmont State Airfield
• Grand Island Army Airfield; now Central Nebraska Regional Airport
• Harvard Army Airfield; now Harvard State Airport
• Kearney Army Airfield; now Kearney Regional Airport
• Lincoln Army Airfield; now Lincoln Air Naional Guard Base and Lincoln Airport
• McCook Army Airfield; closed in 1945 and is now farmland
• Scottsbluff Army Airfield; now Western Nebraska Regional Airport
• Scribner Army Airfield; now Scribner State Airport

Only two of these airfields are currently not in use; the others still provide jobs and service almost 70 years after the war effort; in other words, this is an investment that keeps on giving, much like the construction projects during the Great Depression.

At Aces High we love this stuff.  This is the history of World War II, just as much as the actual battles fought during that great war.  We figure that the more we know about World War 2 the better our chances of improving our online flight sim game, and that means we will continue to stay at the top of competition like we have for thirteen years.

Competition comes and goes but only Aces High has been sitting on top for so many years.  If what you want is the best combat flight simulator then look no further than Aces High.  Strap on your helmet and fly the skies with Aces High.  You won’t be disappointed!