NAS Alameda

AU0E8196.jpgNAS Alameda was once a busy naval air station. Of course, as is the way with these things, they get closed down long before I end up living in an area. How cool it would have been to be near a station when it was operating such a variety of types as were there at its peak. Now it is more famous for being the location that Mythbusters have used for a number of their driving related exploits. Big runways with little use provide a great playground.

AU0E8191.jpgThe climb out of Oakland International takes you directly towards Alameda and you get a far better view of the runways than is otherwise possible. The hangars are now getting used for other tasks and the area is not deserted but it is nice to image ramps full of jets and maritime patrol aircraft. Oh well.

2 thoughts on “NAS Alameda

  1. RAYMOND GRAHAM

    Hello Rob,
    How did you get the fantastic pictures? I was once assigned at NAS Alameda, to MAG-42 (Marine Air Group).
    Raymond Graham USMC (Ret.)

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    1. Rob Post author

      Thanks Raymond. Sometimes you just get lucky with a good view when taking off from Oakland. I try to keep a camera handy when close to the ground just in case.

      Rob

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