1LT Spalsbury with his P-51 Mustang
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On February 26th, 2024, the Safford City Council renamed the airport in honor of Mr. Duane Spalsbury. Mr. Spalsbury served in the Army Air Corps in 1944-45 as a fighter pilot in the European theater, flying P-51, P-47, and P-38 fighters. After his discharge from the military, he moved to Safford in 1955, joined Safford Rotary and the Bulldog Booster Club, and he was the first chairman of Mt. Graham Community Hospital. Throughout his life, he retained a passion for aviation, being active at the airport for over 50 years. We are honored to carry forward his legacy!
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