When did Chanute AFB close?
When did Chanute AFB close?
1993
Chanute Field was established on 21 May 1917, being one of thirty-two Air Service training camps established after the United States entry into World War I. The base was closed in 1993 and is currently being redeveloped for civilian uses.
What happened to the B 52 at Chanute AFB?
Octave Chanute Air Museum featured the only XB-47 in existence; allowed visitors to climb into B-52 bomber cockpit and Minuteman missile silo. Museum closed Nov. 1, 2015, outdoor missile and aircraft gone by 2021.
Where did the planes from Chanute museum go?
Yankee Air Museum
Formerly displayed at the Chanute Air Museum, IL. When this museum closed, the plane was destined for scrapping, but was moved in 2017 to the Yankee Air Museum, near Detroit, Michigan; awaiting restoration.
Who is Chanute AFB named after?
Octave Chanute
… economy was largely dependent on Chanute Air Force Base, adjacent to Rantoul. Built in 1917 and named for Octave Chanute (1832–1910), a pioneer in aviation engineering, it was one of the oldest and one of the largest technical-training centres of the U.S. Air Force. The base closed in 1993, and…
When did Chanute Air Force base shut down?
A ballistic missile training building was constructed in 1959. Military flight operations were terminated at Chanute AFB in July 1971, at which time it became a non-flying training base. All military operations ceased in September 1993. Chanute AFB was selected for closured during Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round in 1988.
Are there any Tech schools at Chanute AFB?
Chanute AFB was home to several tech schools over the years, most notably the avionics school and the Minuteman ICBM maintenance school. Killjoy. White Hall has been the target of both urban exploration enthusiasts and vandals/thieves for years. All of the obvious entrances were boarded or fenced up.
What are the hazardous wastes at Chanute Air Force base?
Hazardous wastes generated at Chanute AFB included waste oils and fuels, oil/water separator sludge, solvent residues, and other chemical wastes. At the time of base closure, the base’s hazardous wastes were collected from all storage and designated accumulation points and disposed off-site at a permitted facility.
When did the Air Force base in Rantoul close?
As if a family member had died. That is how many of Rantoul’s residents described the feeling within the town after the Chanute Air Force Base closed 20 years ago on Sept. 30, 1993. “There was a philosophy that Chanute would always be here, and no one ever believed that it would be closed,” current Mayor Chuck Smith said.