FSD Penny Smasher
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N 43° 34.817 W 096° 43.866
14T E 683186 N 4827758
This penny smasher is located in the atrium of the Sioux Falls Regional Airport. There are four uniquely South Dakota impressions created by this machine.
Waymark Code: WMANGH
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 02/03/2011
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The Sioux Falls Regional Airport is also known as Joe Foss Field, honoring Brigadier General Joseph J. Foss, a former WWII ace pilot, Medal of Honor recipient, Governor, and founder of the South Dakota Air National Guard.
The largest airport in South Dakota, it serves Southeast South Dakota, Southwest Minnesota, and Northwest Iowa with scheduled passenger service, overnight cargo, complete general aviation services and a U.S. Customs Port of Entry.
Established in 1937 as a civil airport, it was leased from the City of Sioux Falls by the U.S. government in 1942, establishing the Sioux Falls Army Base. The base was a logistical supply center, its grid of streets now making up an industrial park.
The United States Corp of Engineers developed the current triangular 3-runway system from 1942–47. After WWII, the airport returned to the city with a south portion leased to the newly formed South Dakota Air National Guard. South Dakota's 114th Fighter Group nicknamed “Lobos” is today stationed here.
The Air National Guard Base portion has all the standard facilities of any small USAF installation except family housing. The 114th's F-16C and F-16 “Fighting Falcon" F-16D aircraft are a frequent sight over the Sioux Falls area.
Denomination: Penny
Number of Designs: Four
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