OC Heritage - Blimp Hanger at Former Tustin US Marine Corps Air Station
One of the largest wood buildings in the world - 1000 feet long, 296 feet wide, and 170 feet high. Used during World War II to house anti-submarine blimps patroling the nearby Pacific Ocean, just over the ridge at back. On one of two large military bases recently closed to relieve the so-called "housing shortage". Redevelopment as "Tustin Legacy", a major housing/commercial project, was then abruptly halted in 2010 due to the so-called "housing glut". This is where Nixon landed after resigning the Presidency in 1974.
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Theo.Zuniga [deleted] (27 months ago | reply)
I noticed this was uploaded January 17 this year. were you able to get in this area to take pictures? I passed by this area once and I wanted to go inside at least the field to take pictures. If you can let me know I would very much appreicate it.
ramalama_22 (27 months ago | reply)
The photo was taken from a south-bound Metrolink train, which runs just outside the fence. I do not know if it is possible to go inside.
Theo.Zuniga [deleted] (27 months ago | reply)
ohh thats a pretty good zoom then, thanks for the help