Welcome to Chicopee,
Massachusetts
Originally part of Springfield, the birthplace of basketball, Chicopee was home to the first gasoline-powered automobile made in the U.S.A. and is now home to largest producers of Polish foods.
About Westover ARB
View More ImagesWestover Air Reserve Base is a "joint use" military and general aviation airport and the other occupant is the Metropolitan Airport. It has one of the longest runways on the east coast.
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Aircraft at Westover ARBC-5 have operated out of this base since 1987.
Mission:
The 439th Airlift Wing is responsible for moving equipment and troops. This is a proud base in operation since 1940.