Our Town: Scott first opened its gates for an air show even as WWI raged on : vimarsana.com

Air shows and open houses at Scott Air Force Base have a long history going back to the beginning of the base. The first such event was held on Saturday, Aug. 17, 1918, while World War I was still being fought.

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