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5 unusual facts about Hamilton Air Force Base


Bob McElwee

McElwee began officiating in 1961 while stationed at Hamilton Air Force Base in California.

Cape Field at Fort Glenn

:: Assigned to Hamilton Field, California, TDY to Fort Glenn AAB beginning 11 June 1942

Hamilton Field

Hamilton Air Force Base, a former U.S. Air Force Base located on San Francisco Bay, California, United States

Sam Andrew

Shortly after he graduated from high school, his father was transferred to Hamilton Air Force Base in northern California.

Walter T. Galligan

Galligan returned to the United States in March 1949 and served as squadron adjutant in the 78th Fighter Wing, Hamilton Air Force Base, California, for five months.


211th Military Police Battalion

Under threat of a possible Japanese air attack, the 211th occupied hastily-built battery positions to provide 24-hour air defense for Mare Island Naval Shipyard and Hamilton Field.

Yuba County Airport

Marysville Army Air Field was used for a short time as a sub-base of Hamilton Field and controlled by the IV Fighter Command.


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