WILMINGTON — The Clinton County History Center recently partnered with Air Transport International (ATI) to assist the organization in decorating their newly renovated pilot’s lounge with vintage Clinton County Air Force Base (CCAFB) photographs.

The 15 photographs were selected from the History Center’s archived photo repository and included images such as the original 1943-45 pilot’s lounge, base’s open house in 1948, memorable pilots and crewmen, as well as numerous images of planes such as the B-36, C-47, DC-3, and F-80 jet.

ATI presented the Center with a $500 donation on behalf of the project to to assist in preserving Clinton County’s valuable history.

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Air Transport International (ATI) at the Wilmington Air Park presents a check donation to the Clinton County Historical Society after the Society presented ATI with vintage Clinton County Air Base photos (a replica of one is shown in the group photo) to place in their remodeled pilot’s lounge. The vintage photo of the Clinton County Air Base presented to ATI from the Clinton County Historical Society.

https://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2021/04/web1_DSC_0523-2.jpgAir Transport International (ATI) at the Wilmington Air Park presents a check donation to the Clinton County Historical Society after the Society presented ATI with vintage Clinton County Air Base photos (a replica of one is shown in the group photo) to place in their remodeled pilot’s lounge. The vintage photo of the Clinton County Air Base presented to ATI from the Clinton County Historical Society. John Hamilton | News Journal