 On 17 June 2011, the widow of an American air crewman who took part in bombing raids from the airfield buried a time capsule on the crew's behalf.Joan Parker was married to Tom Parker, the last surviving crew member of the B-17 "Lady Luck" of the 401st Bombardment Squadron.In a ceremony, Mrs. Parker buried eight glass-bottomed tankards along with a story of the men at the airfield.