The name stuck, and it grew to the point where the airport was renamed Rebel Field, all members were called "Colonels" (a tradition which still remains), and it lead to the creation of a fictitious leader named Colonel Beauregard Throckmorton.
The name stuck. It grew to the point. The airport was renamed Rebel Field. All members were called "Colonels" (a tradition). This tradition still remains. It lead to the creation of a fictitious leader. This fictitious leader is named Colonel Beauregard Throckmorton.