Early B-17 in Oxnard California

[Gary Cain]

Kind of a cool couple of pictures. I figure circa 1938 or 39. I am pretty sure this is what was then known as Walter Field, and in June 1940 the
Mira Loma Flight Academy was opened on the premises.

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

That looks like what is now called Oxnard Airport, between Wooley and Fifth streets with the east end abutting Ventura Rd.

 

[Gary Cain]

That looks like what is now called Oxnard Airport, between Wooley and Fifth streets with the east end abutting Ventura Rd.

Yes, it was taken over in 1946 I believe it was. I have a pretty large collection of pictures from when it was Mira Loma Academy.

 

[Dana Bell]

Hi Gary,

The best image must have been taken after May 1940 - that's when the designators like "12R" were introduced. Looks like the commander's bird of the 12 Recon Squadron.

Cheers,



Dana

 

[Gary Cain]

Hi Gary,

The best image must have been taken after May 1940 - that's when the designators like "12R" were introduced. Looks like the commander's bird of the 12 Recon Squadron.

Cheers,



Dana

Hello Dana,

Many thanks for that!

 

[Gnomey]

Nice shots!