| "C J Campbell" wrote in message
| ...
| Which is why the Confederate Air Force changed its name, even though
the
| name had nothing to do with commemorating the CSA or the War Between
the
| States.
|
| What did the the word "Confederate" refer to? Anyone know?
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IIRC it referred to its organizational structure.

That might be a bit revisionist. I see according to the American Heritage
Airmuseum page at http://www.airpowermuseum.org/aahmhist.html
"Over the years, a small museum began to grow as World War II artifacts were
donated to the CAF. In 1965, the first museum building consisting of 26,000
square feet was completed at old Rebel Field, Mercedes, Texas.
The CAF created a new Rebel Field at Harlingen, Texas, when they moved there
in 1968, occupying three large buildings."

Sounds like some good 'ol boys commemorating the CSA, the War and the Rebel
cause. Seems like a reasonable explanation for the times. Great
organization filled with great people, great airplanes and a better name.

No need to change history, just improve the future.