Santa Ana Army Air Base

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Santa Ana Army Air Base (SAAAB) was an air base built during World War II that was decommissioned in 1946.[1] The air base was used for basic training but didn't have planes, hangars or runways. The base was 1,336 acres and located in Costa Mesa between Baker Street on the north, Harbor Blvd. on the west, Wilson Street on the south, Newport Blvd. on the east.

In 1958 the base was declared surplus and soon afterwards the land was divided for many uses. At present the site includes the Orange County Fairgrounds, Pacific Amphitheatre and Orange Coast College. Some of the original buildings were renovated and are being used by the present owners.

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  1. ^ Historic California Posts: Santa Ana Army Air Base
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