The Walnut Ridge Air Field
The air field was designed for 5,114 military personnel and 976 civilians.  The apron (ramp), covering 63 acres, was the second largest in Arkansas.  There were 3 runways and, 4 large hangars. The air field had its own water and sewer plant, a laundry designed for 10,000 personnel, and a 203 bed hospital.

Training Highlights
Class 43-B began training at 1:00 P.M on October 12, 1942 in  Vultee BT-13 and BT-15 Basic trainers.  In just under 21 months, 5,310 students entered training and 4,641 graduated.  The last class, 44-H, graduated June 27, 1944.  Forty-two (42) students and instructors were killed while training at the WRAAFBFS.  By an eerie coincidence, 42 baby boys were born in the base hospital.