USMC Aviation

[Subdeacon Joe]

I would swear that I  remember seeing BUFFs taking off from  Marine Air Station El Toro in the early 1970s.  I haven't been able to find information online about it,  although one article from 1991 LA Times said that a B-52 was there for an air show.   Do any of you know if B-52s flew out of there?

 

As an aside,  I  came across the roundel that the Marines used in 1918.

 

[PowderRiverCowboy]

Yes we had a few fly in in the 8late 80's but more as stop overs/ refuels  much like having fighter jets land at bomber base .  Now we wont discuss the c130's combat landing and take off's on dark runways . 
Now if its a rabbit hole you seek Look up Colonel Sabow ( knew him and his brother )

[Sedalia Dave]

 

 

https://www.marines.mil/portals/1/Publications/A History of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 531 PCN 19000319600_2.pdf

[Subdeacon Joe]

1 hour ago, PowderRiverCowboy said:

Yes we had a few fly in in the 8late 80's but more as stop overs/ refuels  much like having fighter jets land at bomber base .  Now we wont discuss the c130's combat landing and take off's on dark runways . 
Now if its a rabbit hole you seek Look up Colonel Sabow ( knew him and his brother )

 

So, early 1970s with Vietnam still hot,  not unreasonable that a couple paid a  visit. 

[Roy Goode - SASS 114620]

I live by that airport and have for many years.  I don't recall ever seeing a B52 other then during the air show.  

[PowderRiverCowboy]

15 hours ago, Subdeacon Joe said:

 

So, early 1970s with Vietnam still hot,  not unreasonable that a couple paid a  visit. 

NO sIr in fact very reasonable MCAS El Toro was a Major return point during Vietnam , also part of why based was closed and left empty and the buried Agent Orange there .