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Newell Barber Field, Medford's first airport, was established in 1920 and remained in this area until 1929. It was named for Newell Barber (1900-1918), a young pilot who lost his life while flying a mission over France during WW I. The south end of its runway was in this approximate location, and the runway was roughly 25 feet wide and 1,500 feet long. The site recalls this historic location and the commitment of those early aviators.
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