Norton Air Force Base, Military air base in San Bernardino, California, US.
Norton Air Force Base was a military air installation in California that housed aircraft maintenance facilities, multiple runways, and storage areas for operations and equipment. After closure in 1994, the site reopened as San Bernardino International Airport, continuing aviation activities with added commercial operations.
The facility opened in 1942 as San Bernardino Army Airfield and served as a pilot training center during World War II. It was later named after a lieutenant who died during a bombing mission in France in 1944.
The museum on the grounds displays aircraft and personal items from service members who worked at the facility. The space serves as a place where visitors can learn about the lives of those stationed there.
The former military base is now accessible as part of San Bernardino International Airport and can be visited during regular airport operations. The museum on site is open on select days and welcomes visitors interested in the facility's history.
The name honors a flying officer who gave his life while the base was actively supporting military operations. This personal connection made the place meaningful to many service members during wartime.
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