On 2 October, 2021, Captain James Browning was honored at the Hamilton County Airport in Syracuse, KS, during the 26th Annual Classic and Antique Fly-In. A Memorial Ceremony was held for the Syracuse native with the dedication of a special plaque in his honor. This event was made possible by Mark and Jeff Davis of Syracuse. Mark was the organizer of the event. General Ed Mcllhenny was the MC for the Ceremony and guest speakers were General Robert Titus, Connie Bowlin and WWII Triple Ace CE ‘Bud’ Anderson via Zoom. Bud’s son Jim presented a piece of the P-51D Captain Browning was killed in to Mark Davis for display at the airport. A fly over of F-16s was accomplished by the Colorado Air National Guard. Members of Captain Browning’s family were present, including Captain Browning’s sister Lois McPhail.   

Event organizer Mark Davis

Event MC, General Ed Mcllhenny past commanding General of the Kansas Air National Guard and General Robert Titus

General Robert Titus speaking with WWII Ace Bud Anderson via Zoom

Airport sign for Captain James Browning

Captain James Browning Memorabilia

Piece of the P-51D Captain James Browning was KIA in. This piece was collected from the crash site in Germany by Jim Anderson and presented to Mark Davis.

Jim Anderson, named after Captain James Browning and Captain Browning's sister Lois McPhail

Foot locker with Captain Browning's belongings shipped home after he was KIA in WWII

Syracuse Fly-In Shirt

Captain James W Browning

Plaque dedicated to the memory of Captain James Browning