A. W. (Allen W. ) Pollard

Hendricks Field (Sebring, FL) was established June 26, 1941 as a basic air corps training school. Even before construction was completed the plans for the base were expanded and Hendricks Field was designated a four engine pilot and crew training program. Florida was a popular location for Army Air Corps training fields due to the year round good weather. Hendricks Field received its name from 1st Lt Laird Woodruff Hendricks Jr, a Florida native Army Air Corps officer who died in a plane crash in England on 07/28/41.… (meer)