United States Marine Corps Air Station - Mojave, CA
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N 35° 03.369 W 118° 09.484
11S E 394393 N 3879882
The Mojave Airport and Spaceport was once the Mojave Marine Corps Air Station.
Waymark Code: WMGZB3
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/27/2013
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It started out as an airfield to serve the area gold mines. It is currently a civilian spaceport where the first civilian space flight originated from. In the 1940's and 50's it served a different purpose, the defense of the United States.
A marker at the entrance to Legacy Park on the property reads:
United States Marine Corps Air Station
Mojave California
— 1942 - 1947 • 1951 - 1959 —
In dedication to the pilots, air crews and personnel of Mojave, who trained, served and gave their lives in the service of this country, especially to those who valiantly fought for freedom in the great battles of World War II and Korea.
Semper Fidelis
Presented by East Kern Airport District
Mojave Chamber of Commerce
30 May 1996
Era: WW II
General Comments:
The Rotary Rocket Roton is on display at Legacy Park along with the SpaceShip One and Voyager replicas. Roton was an uncompleted project by a company who ultimately went bankrupt. It is on display as a daily reminder to pursue your dreams without fear of failure.
http://www.mojaveairport.com/visit.html
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