Avenger Field Fire Bell - Sweetwater, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 32° 27.523 W 100° 27.858
14S E 362375 N 3592226
This bell is a replica. It was a gift of J.V. & Betty Martin
Waymark Code: WM10AWB
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/03/2019
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In addition to being used in emergencies the fire bell was often rung by WASP to celebrate check-rides and graduations.
This bell is part of the WASP Museum. The WASPs were the Women Air Force Service Pilots of World War II, and they trained at Sweetwater Army Air Field.
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