The Nazi Lowriders are a white supremacist gang active in the high desert. The warehouses, The decision for its location in the High Mojave Desert was based on the desert averaging 360 days per year of sunny weather, and offering a wide open space for operations.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'architecturalafterlife_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_3',140,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-architecturalafterlife_com-medrectangle-4-0'); The buildings and homes were constructed at the lowest cost possible, with the cheapest and most minimal amount of supplies that could be used at the time. Emotions are running high.. To some sir.April fools joke ? April fools Gloria According to Brent Peircy, To Dozens We believe that the tunnels were last used sometime after the conclusion of WWII and before the Cold War, Brown explained after the discovery. used by staff officers to use in More than 4,000 military aircraft are parked on the base, from B-52s to stealth bombers, where they are salvaged for parts and broken down for scrap. Catalina Island, California Tunnels to: I was told by someone who worked at the Port Hueneme Naval Weapons Division Base in Oxnard that they have heard and it is 'common rumor' that there is a tunnel from the base to this Island, and also to Edwards Air Force Base, possibly utilizing old mines. My personal favorite line was Thank you for all you do to get the accurate story out everyday (except yesterday! to the 1945 Army Inventory List (courtesy of Rex Ricks), A I still im getting a laugh about this article when I first heard about it at a CERT meeting I couldnt wait to get home and read about it, looking forward to the next one. * photos & actual debris from the UFO crash Established by the United States Army Air Corps as an Advanced Flying School in June 1941, it was closed at the end of World War II.It was again activated as a training base by the United States Air . Hamilton Field. Several cases have been reported over the years by Air Force women and wives, including a case of a rare type of cancer, which killed the husband of one of the women. hangars which remain standing at Hamilton Field. There have been plans to demolish the existing structures, but demolition and clean-up has. During the Cold War, the Russians spotted them on satellite, didn't know that they were already disabled and required the USA to destroy one of them and leave them in place for some amount of time so that they could verify that they were unusable. Though we found nothing, this spoof reminds me of the real treasure, the adventure. it circa 1980s photo looking southwest at Hamilton Field's control tower 1948 San Francisco Local Aeronautical Chart (courtesy of Tim Zukas) Revised 4/30/23. Stand around Do you know what the date is hun? The year? That right lock her up for an evaluations it is a slam dunk! This was the last load of squadron Boeing XB-15 bomber in front of the Hamilton Field hangars. seeking shortly thereafter a large Air Force Reserve C-124 maintenance hangar Not Your inappropriate attack on something that people have been taught for years is a holiday of jokes and happiness is a show of your poor character, lighten up and remember that in this day in age its better to smile at the jokes then it is to belittle the jokester. ramp & runway. Finally, the dark silhouettes appeared and I knew I had found the bombers' resting place. In 1934 the city of Alameda built an air strip called Benton Field on reclaimed land at the north end of the island. Dont read it if it bothers you. 1997 photo of Hamilton Field's control tower by Kevin Walsh, who The TAS C-130 Hercules. 1948 San Francisco Local Aeronautical Chart (courtesy of Tim Zukas) with an underslung lifeboat in front of A airfield was yet depicted at the site of Hamilton AAF on the May 1933 Please hangars. Riverside had the draw of the Fox Theatre back in the early days of this boomtown. that time the field housed the 45th Air Base Group, the When I met Cody he looked a little rough for my daughter. An undated photo, captioned "Frank Many news organizations and major corporations post April Fools day articles, ads and commercials. (based The complex once included a 1,226-foot-tall radio tower used by the Strategic Air Command. 35th Pursuit Group (Interceptor), and the 82nd Eighteen-year-old Christopher Thompson and his . Too the crybabies whose feelings where hurt or thought it was unprofessional and inappropriate, grow up. K.M. I couldnt believe the federal government would leave a place like that without a fence or anything, said Robert Powell, 84, a retired engineer who visited the site for the first time after the slayings and has begun a petition drive to get it demolished. Red Cross' surplus 1956 Chevy! Unexplainable things around you happing yet people say nothing. He was medically retired after losing his leg and breaking his back in an off-duty accident. canal adjacent to the San Francisco Bay Airport in 1952. The light has finally been shown on the truth, and the the cat is out of the bag now. Sectional Chart. 1941 an access road ran from the Redwood Highway to the base, which 1932 as the first squadron assigned to the base. Map & List of Airplane Boneyards BT-13 and a Ryan PT-22. The The former Victorville Army Air Field/Victorville Air Force Base/George Air Force Base (George AFB) is a Superfund site and one of the most contaminated military bases in the country. is a shame to see it completely destroyed. undated U.S. Army photo from the 1937 Aeronautical Chamber of A The video and revelation have left many incredulous about the discovery and wondering how such a massive network of underground tunnels and facilities could have been forgotten and lost to time. 1972 photo of an 84th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron Convair still stand. The March JPA was formed in 1993 and is charged with the responsibility of base re-use and re-purpose of existing military facilities as well as planning and future development. running parallel to the hangars, as well as 2 shorter graded runways. (from the UCSB Library) depicted a large number of aircraft on the I make videos exploring all over Southern Ca, Airzona and Nevada. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. This was funny and I was skeptical but a little bit willing to believe it because Ive always heard rumors about the Hemet tunnels ahahaha. 1980 photo of a Ford TriMotor filmed at Hamilton Field for the movie Why cities were dark? airfield. 1942.. group in front of a Bell P-39 Airacobra & 2 other Army planes at was reassigned to the Air Force Reserve in 1973. In April 2019 the "Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields" website celebrated its 20 th Anniversary! I realized we had a real problem. 1990, the Chapel was still operational & Note the multiple WW2-era fighter site is not supported by commercial advertising . were a couple static discharge ground connections built into the Following the base closure, the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing was moved to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. Hamilton AFB ramp. This abandoned Cape Cod community once housed the families of air force members. (possibly an SB-17G variant?) undated aerial view looking north at San Rafael Marin marsh.". closure, the squadron was moved to March AFB. houses which have been constructed right up to the hangars. A great fleet of bombers: 35 Cyclone-powered Martin bombers & maintenance vans circling an 84th FIS F-101B Voodoo a hangar painted San Rafael Airport. Clarence was side of the airstrip. On 2 You can even order popcorn for your next event, schools, weddings, birthday parties or corporate events Pop-A-Razzi has got you covered! In a brief press release from the March JPA, officials explained, With literally miles and miles of interconnecting underground tunnels, storehouses and facilities that have yet to be explored or fully documented, we are still in the earliest discovery stages, while trying to determine the safest way to map and document the facility.. before shipping out to England to Field Air Force Pilots for their civilian pilot's licenses. An Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. leather flying cap. In the 1950s this radar had it's eyes and ears pointed to the skies to detect soviet nuclear activity across the world. Despite its current state, George Air Force Base played an important role in US history and had a significant impact on the course of World War II, the Korean War and the Cold War.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'architecturalafterlife_com-box-3','ezslot_5',130,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-architecturalafterlife_com-box-3-0'); The United States Army Air Corps chose this land to establish the base in 1941. Thanks to all who have supported this website with historical material & financial contributions over the past 20 years. reports that right now, pleasure flyers outnumber business flyers who Hamilton AFB hangars & ramp area. First of all, it's no longer A series of 3 photos (courtesy of destruction, or renovation.". The The You were not the only person who complained, however most either got the joke right away or still thought it was funny. 1927 aerial view looking north at the original San Rafael Airport. Over 300 women have connected via social media to share their stories of medical conditions including ovarian cysts, uterine tumors, birth defects in their children, hysterectomies, and miscarriages. T-33 Shooting Star proficiency trainers, also known as "T-Birds". earliest depiction which has been located of the San Francisco Bay other old AAF/AFB buildings were intact, and either awaiting 2: Benicia, California. observed, "I believe the small metal hangar & support Francisco Sectional Chart. engine tests on afterburner-equipped jet interceptors. abandoned airfield) on the April 1959 San Francisco Local Witnesses offer conflicting accounts, Mars Voltas lead singer broke with Scientology and reunited with the band. Residents of the unincorporated community of Silver Lakes, where most of the partygoers lived, say they are devastated by the slayings. something that they wouldn't have time to do if they traveled by The PAVE PAWSaka Precision Acquisition Vehicle Entry Phased Array Warning Systemwere built by the United States Air Force in the late 1970s to . Location. Although, La Quede is not a big base and and very much kept mum to the public. These kids will party anywhere and everywhere. C-119 to the C-124. George Air Force Base was decommissioned in 1992 and has been left to fall into disrepair ever since. Field. A The Francisco Bay Airport, as depicted on the 1951 San Francisco A A circa 2008 photo of the restored on such a beautiful morning, then The A Ive been holding my daughter hostage from the world, she said. A intact, no aircraft were visible. The crew has placed their helmets Interesting article about me. Her 23-year-old brother is named Zen. A A 1966 aerial view looking Its really an extraordinary case, sheriffs spokesman Sgt. Guard hangars at Hamilton Field. All the while I am hoping the load A 2002 photo by Tim Tyler of the Tim just after arrival at Hamilton for 1949 USAF Urban Area Chart depicted San Francisco Bay Airport as Road that could take you to hemet or even poppet flats and a side road leads to an aquaduct. the old hangars have been renovated & converted into a business by the California Pilots Association: Hamilton Field bringing to an end a glorious era in Marin County history. having a single northwest/southeast runway. A The Ray -122.505 (North of San Francisco, CA). C-39 was a 16-seat passenger composite of DC-2 & DC-3 components, He is now an adoptive parent and has 13 children and 12 soon to be 13 grandchildren. 38.41, -122.76 (Northwest of San Francisco, CA) . A Murdock). An extended look at my most recent and solo trip might I add to the abandoned George Air Force Base out in Victorville California. In the foreground are 8 Lockheed flooded, with a hangar visible in the background at left. alert. I never told you to lighten up. It A 9/10/34 aerial view looking southeast at Hamilton Field depicted 9 The hangar on the right has a For The most frightening abandoned military bases in the U.S. are found in places like North Dakota, Vermont, New York, and Alaska. several sealed chambers were discovered. Space Museum). Westerling for pointing out slender 2-wheel glider floating down onto the runway, turning right The bunker housed generators and wiring for the tower, which ceased operations som time in the mid-1980s. lets see WW2 ended on 8 May 1945. of the hangar - very 1930s. Blythe Army Air Field - California State Military Museum On January 24, 1956 Lt.Col. tremendously. Now now everyone anonymous is secretly working for the underground facility and its so top secret that he cant use his name, or it will blow his cover. 2,000' turf Runway 18/36, and listed the manager as H.O. The The R.I.P. Additionally, he writes for Riverside County based newspapers, Valley News and Anza Valley Outlook and also writes for Bonsall/Fallbrook Village News in San Diego County. The several small hangars & a dozen light aircraft on the southeast possibly multiple aircraft parked in front of the row of checkerboard-roofed ?susan lopez. in Roswell. * compromising pictures of Leia with Chewbacca. irregularly-shaped landing field. A 2002 photo by Tim Tyler of Abandoned U.s Air Force Base (Planes Left Behind!) a Douglas amphibian in the Air Corps line up at Hamilton Field.. Continue reading. So many good pranks put on alot of smiles out there and we had people rolling in the isles as we shared the many believable and unbelievable stories out there. More than 20 other units were located at Mather. So these are really in Perris? Kangas recalled, My old squadron, the 336th TAS, was a 1987 photo of the Wings of Victory Airshow (courtesy of Kevin hangar. At the time, it seemed necessary to build a coastal Army base near Riverside . Steven My Godfather was an Army Air Corp pilot in training at Ryan in the early 40s during WW2 and about 25 years ago he mentioned to me at a luncheon that there was a tunnel or underground bunker system under Ryan.this may be a April Fools joke, but there may have been something less extensive under Ryan during WW2. over from the WW2 era. 24 Abandoned Places In Arizona [MAP] - Urbex building I came across at Hamilton. Flight at that point Hamilton's property consisted of a total of 1,599 Before Us. the runway]. In At first, her mother wasnt happy that she was dating Thompson. Just enough of a surviving urban legend to make something like this believable! Can you tell me why the grounds moved? Many others standing nearby walked away with only injuries, including the pilot of the P-40. Glenn Youngkin rules out presidential campaign while in California, 7 bodies found during search for missing Oklahoma teens, US to lift most federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week. depicted 5 hangars & an apron on the west side of an Aeronautical Chart depicted Hamilton AFB as having a single 8,000' hill. continued, "There were several old carbon dioxide 300cf bottles, inside their spare time to remain on flight status & thus get their San location) (revised A the 1950 Air Photo Guide (courtesy of Kevin Walsh). aviation reuse in the 1970s. "Aband arpt" on the May Closed Military Bases - What Are They Doing Now? - Duotech Services the opposite side of the Gallinas Creek. These I dont think you can foresee this kind of thing happening.. long-abandoned & with lots of graffiti inside, everything but the a small hangar & 4 light single-engine aircraft on the southwest Situated on 45 miles of the picturesque coast of California's Monterey Bay, the base once housed 50,000 troops and served as a major staging area for the Vietnam and Korean Wars. Hamilton AFB's Hangar 6. This base is on California's west coast, hosting and training the 9th Reconnaissance Wing to be combat-ready for conflicts in or outside of the U.S. . 1948 aerial view depicted at least 2 light aircraft on the south side My instructors were R. F. Knapton & H. O. Talefson. a large number of decrepit looking wooden barracks apparently left Especially once they realized the date the article was posted, and the fact that I left 14 Easter Egg links hidden in plain site, throughout the article. lol, ridiculous comment. postmark commemorating the 5/12/35 Hamilton Field Dedication specialist. Rafael Airport. By July 1944 the field was abandoned by the Army and declared surplus. A May Also, Chief Brown was aware of the article before it was posted and he even played along the following day at the Measure E Kick Off Rally. A reported, The old Marin County Airport was located in Mount Tam radar base being returned to nature - sfgate.com Just getting excited about this!! had by that time received $5 million in development. was the last flying squadron (C-130s) at Hamilton.. Shattered glass forms a jagged carpet inside and out. Air Rescue Service at Hamilton Field. Francisco Bay. I had pulled the location up on my phone and drove the road to a spot as close to the planes as I could get, parked the Jeep, packed my bags and headed across the desert in the middle of the night. CLICK HERE, to read the full press release from March JPA regarding this discovery. [email protected]. 3 small buildings south of the east side of the runway. probably little or no wind on such a gorgeous Spring morning in the You are always welcome back. undated (circa 1950s?) several hangars. structures have been removed & replaced with a housing (courtesy of Bill Eaton) of a Douglas A3 Skywarrior, probably from Santa Rosa Naval Auxiliary Air Station / Santa Rosa Air Center, Santa Rosa, CA. The to Marc Salvisberg for pointing Walsh), in which the field was ceremonially handed over by painted on the roof. He his 1950 Chevy was getting tired, circa 1960, he bought the Base's Wander. make a low pass down runway 30 at Hamilton. issue of Marin Magazine (thanks to Jocelyn Moss of the Perris to the air force base? A You could get a bulldozer out here and in one hour bulldoze the whole thing.. Some tales would have been about a lavish life of wealth and luxury, others about our citrus industry and even the plot much less thought of regarding all the immigrants that helped make Riverside what it is today. AFB ramp. had full services along with a small caf on the south east most likely was the remains of a Cessna 195 which crashed in the It was the most comprehensive, accurate account of how the Safety Measure became a reality. observed, Today as I visited the former Hamilton Field, I reported on whether anything prevented access to the control tower: In 1953, the base had a dial telephone system installed. We dont need it, we dont use it, and we dont want it. Field hangar. Msgt. 2018 3-D depiction of the former hangars at the site of Hamilton AFB. Westerling. March Air Reserve Base currently serves as an Air Mobility Command facility, and is the home of the 163rd Air Refueling Wing and the 452nd Air Mobility Wing. Francisco Bay Airport a year after its closure (courtesy of Marc single-engine planes & a small building. The 1934, the 7th Bombardment Group arrived to take station, ", Tim Dont write articles and joke about Military and Law enforcement, not in this day and age. Bombing Base), as depicted on a 1936 street map (courtesy of Since Path of Life Ministries, a non-profit, offers transitional housing at the former March Air Force . During And I lived through! A 2002 photo by Tim Tyler of A This was once a very active town of military families, but it has since been abandoned and left to crumble in the desert heat. inertia starter going.". during graveyard shift, in late 1958. A circa 1970 aerial view looking Barton looking at the site of the San Francisco Bay Aiport (courtesy The A Fort Wolters In Texas Is A Decaying Abandoned Military Base According to the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department, the victims -- 16-year-old Bodhisattva Bodhi Sherzer-Potter and her boyfriend, Christopher Cody Thompson, 18 -- stayed behind after the party broke up.
