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Huron Auxiliary Field
(Lemoore Auxiliary Field No. 2)
Aerial photograph
of the site of the Huron Auxiliary Field, circa 2005
LOCATION: The
site is located approximately 2.5 miles northeast of Huron, Fresno
County, California.
SITE HISTORY: Huron
Auxiliary Field No. 2 was used by the Army Air Forces Western
Flying Training Command and also for Lemoore
Basic Flying School. It was used by the 4th Air Force. Site
improvements included the grading and oiling of 199.7 acres; installation
of 13,685 linear feet of fencing; erection of an airfield headquarters
building, crash truck shelter, stage house, and latrine.
The War Department placed the property
in a category of surplus effective 15 October 1944. There were
no restrictions, conditions, restoration, or recapture clauses
indicated. The property was reported as excess to the War Assets
Administration (WAA) on 10 February 1945. The WAA assumed accountability
for the property on 10 October 1947. Title to 350.80 acres was
revested in former owner by Order of the District Court on 6
April 1948. The land is currently used for agricultural
purposes.
Corps of Engineers Real Estate Maps
Source: US Army Corps of
Engineers, Sacramento District
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