Today we are going to take a look at the airfields that were built in Louisiana during World War 2. We do this because at Aces High we are all about World War 2 information. History feeds us and our passion is that great war. It was the inspiration behind Aces High and our passion is the reason why Aces high remains the number one combat flight simulator on the market.
During the war effort here at home, these airfields were built in Louisiana:
- Moisant Army Airfield; now is Louis Armstrong new Orleans International Airport
- Harding Army airfield; now Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
- New Orleans Army Airbase; now New Orleans Lakefront Airport
- Alexandria Army airfield; now Alexandria International Airport
- Esler Army airfield; now Esler Regional Airport
- Lake Charles Army Airfield; now Chennault International Airport
- DeRidder Army Airbase; now beauregard Regional Airport
As we have mentioned in other articles about this subject, these airfields were instrumental in the war effort. Without this incredible effort by civilians and armed forces personnel, there would have been no training facilities for flight crews and pilots. Once schooled properly, these brave men were then shipped off to Europe and the Pacific to do battle during the war.
The other remarkable thing about these airfields is that seventy years later they are still being used for mostly civilian uses. Talk about a great return on your investment!
Practically every state in the Union had airfields built during the period from 1941-1945, a massive effort at home to prepare for the war. Millions of dollars were poured into the war effort and most of these airfields were constructed in mere months. Add to that the naval facilities and ground forces facilities that were constructed and you see an incredible transformation of the American landscape, all happening in a very short time period. Once the American military establishment was awakened the full force of the industrial giant was harnessed, there was no turning back the United States.
So here we are now, with Aces High, and is it any wonder why this flight sim game has been on top for thirteen years. Our attention to detail was honed because of our love and study of World War II. Our World War 2 Flight Simulator is as close as you can come to actually flying some of the great aircraft from that time period.
Strap on your helmet and fly the skies of Aces High!
We have a regular schedule of Special Events the week of July 23, 2012. That means on Tuesday, the 24th, we have an Aces High XTreme Air Racing League (AHXARL) and on the 25th will be another Snapshot scenario.
Have you signed up yet? No!!! Why not? Our Special Events are a huge reason why Aces High as always been the best online combat flight simulator on the market. Thirteen years and counting and still Number One!
Sign up today and find out for yourself!
Imagine what it must have been like back in the 40’s during World War II. Fresh out of flight school, your training behind you, now you have been shipped to an aircraft carrier in the South Pacific and your orders have been received. You are to fly in a squadron on a bombing run over the Philippines. Your adrenalin has kicked in as you sit in the cockpit and you do an instrument check. The cockpit has been lowered down, the engine is rumbling beneath you and all systems are go for take-off.
What a rush that must have been! What a thrill that had to be when you lifted off the carrier and headed into those azure skies, not knowing what awaited you.
Welcome to Aces High, the online combat flight simulator where you get a taste of what it was like back in World War 2. Check your instrument panel in your 3D cockpit; you have your orders and you are scanning the skies for enemy planes. Against you are some of the best online flight sim players in the world and they are waiting for you to make one mistake so they can capitalize on that mistake and shoot you out of the skies.
Never fear because you have at your disposal the best weapons available. With Aces High you have forums and films that help you as you learn to navigate the skies of Aces High. There are special events constantly being held to help you sharpen your skills to a razor sharp level. You have a team of volunteers who are at the ready, always willing to help you with your problems or questions. You have, in summary, all you need to enjoy this highly enjoyable World War 2 Flight Simulator.
Why is Aces High so popular? Simply because it is the best! We have been around now for thirteen years, constantly improving our game, and the net result is the best combat flight simulator on the market. Do you think we jest? Try our free two-week trial and find out for yourself. We are willing to be that after you have had your free two weeks you will sign on for a lifetime. Aces High really is that good.
Others come and go but only Aces High has been at the top of the pack for thirteen years. Find out for yourself; sign up today, strap on your helmet, and lift off into the skies of Aces High for the thrill of a lifetime.
Any week of the year you can count on thrills and chills playing Aces High Special Events. Just go to our special events calendar and pick and choose which competitions you want to play in. We want to give you fair warning, though: If you don’t want to compete against some darn good flight sim gamers then don’t take part.
Coming up….on the 20th of July we have the 3rd frame of our FSO, or Friday Squad Operation, and the next night, the 21st, is a Scenario you won’t want to miss.
Read all about them and then give Aces High a try!
A new week means new Special Events on Aces High, the online flight simulation game that is guaranteed to set you free from the mundane life.
On the 17th we have a new AHXARL, or Aces High XTreme Air Racing League. If you like your action fast and heavy then this is the special event for you.
On Wednesday the 18th we have a new Snapshot! Just go to our special event calendar and click on the individual special event to read all about it and find out sign-up procedures.