GEORGE AIR FORCE BASELocation: Victorville, CA
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George Air Force Base was a United States Air Force base located in California, named after Brigadier General Harold Huston George. The base was established in 1941 and served as a training center for pilots during World War II.
After the war, George AFB was used for a variety of purposes, including serving as a training center for the Korean War and the Vietnam War. It was also home to several squadrons of fighter planes and bombers, including the F-4 Phantom, F-104 Starfighter, and B-52 Stratofortress.
The base was decommissioned in 1992, and much of the land was transferred to the city of Victorville, California. Today, the former George AFB is home to the Southern California Logistics Airport, which is used for aviation and industrial purposes.
After the war, George AFB was used for a variety of purposes, including serving as a training center for the Korean War and the Vietnam War. It was also home to several squadrons of fighter planes and bombers, including the F-4 Phantom, F-104 Starfighter, and B-52 Stratofortress.
The base was decommissioned in 1992, and much of the land was transferred to the city of Victorville, California. Today, the former George AFB is home to the Southern California Logistics Airport, which is used for aviation and industrial purposes.
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Throughout its history, George AFB played an important role in the defense of the United States and served as a training ground for thousands of pilots and aircrew. The base was also the site of a number of historic events, including the first test flights of the Lockheed U-2 spy plane.
In addition to its military history, George AFB was also the site of a number of UFO sightings and encounters. In the 1950s and 1960s, the base was a popular destination for UFO enthusiasts who claimed to have seen strange lights and objects in the sky. Today, the former George AFB is a reminder of the important role that military bases play in the defense of the United States, and of the sacrifices made by the men and women who served there. While the base is no longer in use, its legacy lives on in the memories of those who trained there and in the history of the local community. |
Also, have a look at our 360˚ tour of George Air Force Base linked to the right.
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