Muroc Bombing and Gunnery Range

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Muroc Bombing and Gunnery Range, within the confines of present-day Edwards AFB, was first established by then-Lt. Col. H.H. "Hap" Arnold as a remote training site for his March Field squadrons in September of 1933. It continued to serve in that capacity until July 1942 when it was activated as a separate post and designated Muroc Army Air Base. Throughout the war years, the primary mission at Muroc was to provide final combat training for aircrews just prior to overseas deployment.

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwards_Air_Force_Base
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Coordinates:   34°55'53"N   117°46'37"W
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