Witham Field Historical Significance

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Witham Field was originally called MacArthur Field.

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True

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Witham Field was used as a naval training base.

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In 1942, the county accepted a lease from the U.S. Navy to utilize the airport as a naval training base.

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The airport was renamed in honor of a Stuart resident killed in World War II.

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True

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Witham Field is a self-supporting enterprise that uses no local tax dollars.

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True

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Witham Field has an economic impact of $1.3 billion.

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True

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Witham Field supports 6,858 jobs.

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True

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Witham Field has a payroll of $362 million.

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True

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Witham Field adds $599 million in value locally.

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True

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The airport was used during World War II.

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True

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Witham Field is located in Stuart, Florida.

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True