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peteq , 10-16-2009 06:42 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by USMCFLYR

OOH-RAH MCRD!
How did you manage to get that picture?

USMCFLYR

If you're climbing out of SAN you can see MCRD out your right window.

#12

hotshot , 10-16-2009 06:56 PM

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Those are excellent photos. I've always wanted to live in California, the only downside is it's California :/

#13

wardamneagle , 10-16-2009 07:17 PM

Left side of the couch

You stay classy San Diego

#14

Cubdriver , 10-16-2009 07:54 PM

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Everyone's comments are correct. Miramar was also "hot" while we were there; I have no clue who or what uses Miramar these days, but I kept seeing fighter jets flying sideways or upside down; it was awfully tempting sometimes to do the same thing.

#15

11Fan , 10-16-2009 09:15 PM

Working Class Dog

Did you see me wave?

#16

USMCFLYR , 10-16-2009 09:29 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by peteq

The approach to 28L is MYF - been there.

At the top right of the first photo I see MCAS Miramar. The old Top Gun school back when the Navy was there.

Pete

Yep....I see it.
Also see San Diego International and NAS North Island in post #4, picture numbers 2 and 3.

USMCFLYR

#17

USMCFLYR , 10-16-2009 09:35 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cubdriver

Everyone's comments are correct. Miramar was also "hot" while we were there; I have no clue who or what uses Miramar these days, but I kept seeing fighter jets flying sideways or upside down; it was awfully tempting sometimes to do the same thing.

SHAME ON YOU CUB!
MCAS Miramar is back in the hands of its' rightful owners

It is the home of 3rd MAW (Marine Aircraft Wing) and many additional units.

From the official website:

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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR OFFICIAL SITE
The primary mission of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar is to maintain and operate the facilities, and provide services and material to support the operations of the 3d Marine Aircraft Wing and the other tenant organizations.

USMCFLYR

#18

rickair7777 , 10-16-2009 10:55 PM

Prime Minister/Moderator

Quote:

Originally Posted by USMCFLYR

OOH-RAH MCRD!
How did you manage to get that picture?
What airport are you are approach too (26L)?

USMCFLYR

You can do a VFR transition over the middle of KSAN 27...that would be a good photo op for MCRD.

#19

Paddles , 10-17-2009 04:58 AM

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Great pics. I flew out of Miramar from 1991 thru 1996, sure do miss that area. Must have had a lot of rain, everything is green. Usually late in the summer everything is brown!

Can't see the bunkers in your pic, but there are a bunch of dug out caves in the cliffs on both sides of Pt Loma. They were originally for coastal artillery from WW-II. I used to ride my bike all over Pt Loma, one of the most beautiful places in all the world.

Thanks for posting.

#20

BLott4 , 10-17-2009 11:34 AM

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Got my private at MYF, fond memories, thanks!
BLott4