On February 5th, Minter Field celebrated 80 years of its dedication. In 1942, Minter Field formally got its name. The army air corp base in Lerdo was named after Lieutenant Hugh C Minter, a ...

Today marks exactly 81 years since the dedication of Minter Field in Shafter on February 7, 1942, exactly 2 months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. SHAFTER, Calif. (KERO) — Today marks exactly 81 ...

The pin-up look isn't just about red lipstick, high-waisted skirts and victory rolls. It's about paying homage to a bygone era, and what better way for modern pin-up fans to do that than by supporting ...

One community's loss can be another's gain. And that is what's happening in Shafter, where the roster of entertainers for this weekend's air show at Minter Field has expanded as air shows in other ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County has been home to many first and historic flights. Minter Field Air Museum is welcoming the community to help keep Kern’s aviation history alive with the ‘Wings ...

SHAFTER, California—After graduating from college, I immediately listed my textbooks for sale, emptied my book bag, and performed a digital purge on my computer. My narrow way of thinking in those ...

SHAFTER, CA (September 5, 2022) – Friday morning, a plane accident at Minter Field Airport took the life of a veteran pilot, Sherman Smoot. The incident happened on September 2nd, at around 10:51 a.m.

SHAFTER, CA (November 8, 2021) – A fiery plane crash near Minter Field claimed the life of a pilot Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 11:50 a.m. when a crop dusting aircraft crashed about ...