Renner Field
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N 43° 38.726 W 096° 43.647
14T E 683283 N 4835002
In the mid 1920's, Harold W. Tennant started providing flight instructions and air taxi services in a 118 acre field owned by George Renner.
Waymark Code: WMBT2
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 05/02/2006
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Dakota Airlines was established here on Dec. 27, 1927. Nellie Willhite, who was SD's first aviatrix, received flight instructions and soloed at this field. While test flying a new kari-keen monoplane, Harold Tennant and a friend died tragically in a crash nearby on Sept. 8, 1928.
Dakota Airlines was dissolved in Feb. 1931 when Renner Air Service was established. Air shows and airplane races were scheduled periodically at this field. Flight operations were discontinued in Jan. 1938.
Marker Name: Renner Field
Marker Type: Roadside
Marker Text: Not listed
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