415th Night Fighter Squadron

Historical marker location:

United States Air Force Academy, Colorado

Marker installed: 1992

Activated * 10 February 1943 Inactivated * 01 September 1947. World War II.

The Colorado River, which flows through the state and into several other western states, is an important source of water for irrigation and hydroelectric power. The river is also a popular destination for whitewater rafting and other recreational activities.