Locals say it was used for practice bombing ( using bags of flour ) & for some strafing practice .
During the 1950s , two Bell Helicopter pilots found a recessed actual - sized World War I biplane silhouette west of the old Hicks Field location .
Locals say Hicks Field was used for practice bombing ( using bags of flour ) & for some strafing practice .
During the 1950s , two Bell Helicopter pilots found a recessed actual - sized World War I biplane silhouette west of the old Hicks Field location .