Santa Ana Army Air Base Site
Type: Historical Sites
Status: Open
Little remains today to identify the original Santa Ana Army Air Base, whichis Orange County Historical Commission site #16. Opened in 1942, the base w as the nation's largest preflight training center for World War II fliers. Cadets were classified here as pilots, navigators or bombardiers prior to transferring to other bases for advanced training. Orange Coast College, the Costa Mesa Civic Center and the Orange County Fairgrounds now occupy the site.
Events scheduled: Nothing current listed
Area: Central County
City: Costa Mesa
Operator: OC Harbor Beach Park
Address: Orange County Fairgrounds
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