Lt. William C. Maxwell

Lt. William C. Maxwell (1892-1920), for whom Maxwell Air Force Base is named, was a native of Atmore, Escambia County, who died in an aircraft accident in the Philippines in 1920.

Historic photograph of an aviator seated on the ground wearing a flight coat and goggles.
Courtesy of Air University, Office of History
Historic photograph of an aviator seated on the ground wearing a flight coat and goggles.