Helendale Auxiliary Army Airfield No.2

USA / California / Lenwood /
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This airfield was established in 1942 as a satellite field for Victorville AAF, (later renamed George AFB), having four, paved runways laid out in a triangular configuration. The longest being a 4,459' asphalt strip.
Helendale continued to operate as a satellite field for Victorville AAF until the end of WW2. Helendale was reused after WW2 as a private civilian airfield.
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Coordinates:   34°49'38"N   117°18'15"W
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