Former MCAS El Toro
KNZJ · Irvine, CA
Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA 92618, US
Marine Corps Air Station El Toro was a major United States Marine Corps air base located in Orange County, California, adjacent to Irvine and Lake Forest. Commissioned in 1943 during World War II, it served as the primary West Coast Master Jet Station for Marine aviation, supporting operations in the Korean and Vietnam Wars with aircraft such as the F/A-18 Hornet and F4U Corsair.
Museums
Flying Leatherneck Museum
Museum · Irvine, CA
Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history and legacy of United States Marine Corps aviation. Its collection of historic aircraft, artifacts, and exhibits honors the aircraft and the Marines who flew, maintained, and supported them, telling the story of Marine aviation from its early beginnings through the modern era. The museum offers visitors a distinctive look at the people, technology, and traditions behind the Marine Corps’ long aviation heritage.