Timeline

  • Construction

    The base started construction on August 1, 1942.

  • Workforce

    Men and women served together during WWII and the Cold War eras.

  • Voices of the Homefront

    Homefront oral histories have been captures at CSUF and UCI.

  • Closure

    It officially closed on July 2, 1999.

  • OC Great Park Plans

    Architects were hired for rehabilitation of the historic hangers and other features for public use.

  • Historical Timeline

    View the walkable timeline and read the history of the base.