The Attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 quickly brought March Field back into the business of training aircrews.
Throughout World War II, many soon-to-be-famous bombardment groups performed their final training at March before embarking for duty in the Pacific.
Known sub-bases and auxiliaries used for training were:
Buffalo Springs Airport 33°24′17″N 118°24′58″W
Needles Army Airfield 34°45′55″N 114°37′28″W
Shavers Summit Army Airfield 33°39′54″N 115°42′36″W
On a lighter note, entertainer Bob Hope's first USO show was held at March on 6 May 1941.
He had been asked to do this show on location by his radio producer Albert Capstaff, whose brother was stationed there.
Jack Benny later originated his own radio program from March Field on 11 January 1942.
The Attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 quickly brought March Field back into the business of training aircrews. Throughout World War II, many soon-to-be-famous bombardment groups performed their final training at March before embarking for duty in the Pacific. Known sub-bases and auxiliaries used for training were:
Buffalo Springs Airport 33°24′17″N 118°24′58″W
Needles Army Airfield 34°45′55″N 114°37′28″W
Shavers Summit Army Airfield 33°39′54″N 115°42′36″W
On a lighter note, entertainer Bob Hope's first USO show was held at March on 6 May 1941. He had been asked to do this show on location by his radio producer Albert Capstaff, whose brother was stationed there. Jack Benny later originated his own radio program from March Field on 11 January 1942.
March Air Reserve Base