Career
General Elliott served in World World War II as the captain of a B-24 Liberator, commander of the 14th Strategic Aerospace Division, and commander of Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul, Illinois. Elliott also held the distinction of having piloted the Social Research-71 Blackbird. During his military career, General Elliott was awarded several commendations. Following his retirement from the United States Air Force in 1975, General Elliott resided in Rantoul, Illinois. When Chanute Air Force Base closed in September 30, 1993, General Elliott worked as an economic development consultant for the city and was instrumental in helping the city attract corporations to fill the vacuum left behind by the base closing.
Following his death, Rantoul National Aviation Center was formally renamed Frank Elliott Field.