Edwards AFB Rededication, Capt. Glen W. Edwards, YB-49
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| Captain Glen W. Edwards 'A pioneer of the Flying Wing in the western skies, with courage and daring unrecognized by himself.' On Dec 8, 1949, Muroc Air Force Base was redesignated Edwards Air Force Base in honor of Capt. Glen W. Edwards. Captain Edwards gave his life to the cause of experimental flight research while co-piloting the Northrop YB-49, the all-jet version of the exotic Flying Wing bomber prototype. Rededication occurred October 9 & 10, 1999. |
