Glenn Highway motorists pass the Merrill Field air traffic control tower in east Anchorage. Merrill Field was the first real airport in Anchorage. It’s named after Russel Hyde Merrill, an early Alaskan aviation pioneer who disappeared in September 1929 on a flight to Bethel. “The first aviation beacon in the Territory of Alaska was located at Merrill Field and was dedicated on September 25, 1932 to the honor of Russ Merrill,” according to the City of Anchorage.
Photo by Serine Reeves.
We want to hear from you. Let us know what you what to see as our next Photo of the Day or share your photos with us on Facebook. Enter your best shots in our 2020 Photo Contest.
Comments are closed.