The Airport is also the site of missiles testing which took place under the Air Material Command postwar weapons development program in the late 1940's and 1950's. Beyond that, Wendover was the training ground for many Army Air Corps soldiers, including those who participated in the planning, assembly, and delivery of the atomic bomb. The construction of the airbase in and of itself is an example of the tremendous Army mobilization effort during World War II. During World War II events at Wendover proved to be invaluable in the outcome of the war effort. The history of Wendover Airport spans a period of 50 years, and has gained historical recognition due to the critical role it played during World War II.
