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 ...

SHAFTER, Calif. (KERO) — We harken back to a time when thousands of voices echoed across Minter Field in Shafter. Those voices were drowned out at times by the hum of hundreds of airplanes when the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, 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.