John Wayne Airport - Santa Ana, CA
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N 33° 40.761 W 117° 51.678
11S E 420162 N 3726936
This plaque was placed by the American Society of Civil Engineers and is located just south west of the John Wayne statue.
Waymark Code: WMM5E8
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/24/2014
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The plaque says, Constructed in 1941, Orange County Airport served as an army airfield during World War II. In 1948 the airfield was returned to Orange County. Commercial airline service began in 1952. The facility's name was changed in 1979 in honor of Movie Icon, John Wayne, one of Orange County's most prominent citizens. Passenger service has continuously improved since dedication of a new terminal in 1990. Regionalized as a hub of Orange County transportation, the airport is a tribute to the civil engineering profession which played an important role in its development."
Group that erected the marker: American Society of Civil Engineers
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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