Rickenbacker Airport’s Secret War History | Columbus News

From WWII glider schools to Tuskegee Airmen’s legendary missions, Rickenbacker International Airport’s storied past is etched in history — from training pilots for B-17s and WASPs to hosting Black combat units and gunship crews during Vietnam, before being renamed in honor of Eddie Rickenbacker. Today, it’s a bustling cargo hub run by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, still paying tribute to its legacy — and the pilots who gave their lives in service. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a4b94b1e3171208c