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| Do you consider yourself a trivia expert, an airport connoisseur or a history buff? Let's see if you can... | | Name This Airport! | | Here are your clues: | • At one time, this was the busiest single-runway airport in the world.
• A full-scale fake city was constructed to disguise the airport area when viewed from the air to protect against an enemy bomber attack during World War II. (Post construction, it was not uncommon for pilots to get lost or be unable to locate the airfield.)
• In 1924, it was the site of the first ever aerial circumnavigation of the world. The aircraft returned 175 days and 26,345 miles later. | | |
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• Nighttime takeoffs or engine starts are not permitted. (Exceptions are allowed for medical or public safety emergencies.)
• The airport is scheduled for permanent closure on December 31, 2028.
• One of the former hangars is often used as a venue for public events and televised awards ceremonies and concerts. |
• Originally named Clover Field, after World War I aviator 2nd lieutenant Greayer "Grubby" Clover
• During World War II, it was the site of the Army's 40th Division Aviation, 115th Observation Squadron and also home to the Douglas Aircraft Company. |
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