Duke Field
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Named for 1st Lt. Robert L. Duke, who died in an aircraft crash Dec. 29, 1943. He was assigned as an assistant to the Proving Ground of the Army Air Forces Proving Ground Command at Eglin. It was one of the first auxiliary fields built. Today, the area, which is about 12 miles north of the East Gate on Highway 85, is also known as FIELD THREE. The 919th Special Operations Wing (AFRC) and the 728th Air Control Squadron are there.
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