| NAS South Weymouth, MA | |||
 |
Having the distinction of being the first airship base proposed in the original 1940 war plan, this base featured both a timber, and a standard steel hangar. A runway replaced the wood hangar in 1960. | ||
| Squadron ZP-11 JUN 1942 - JUN 1945 Fleet Airship Wing One |
Total Airships: | 8 | |
| Wood Hangars: | 1 | ||
| Remaining: | 0 | ||
| NAS Lakehurst, NJ | |||
 |
This was the only LTA base in operation prior to WWII. Until her patrol squadron was formed, she served primarily as an airship training center. Various airship operations continued until 1962. | ||
| Squadron ZP-12 JAN 1942 - SEP 1945 Fleet Airship Wing One |
Total Airships: | 8 | |
| Wood Hangars: | 2 | ||
| Remaining: | 2 | ||
| NAS Weeksville, NC | |||
 |
Unlike the other timber hangars, this one utilized White Pine, rather than Douglas Fir. The steel hangar is still in private use, but the wooden hangar burned down in 1995 (during door repair operation). | ||
| Squadron ZP-14/ZP-24 JUN 1942 - JUN 1945 Fleet Airship Wing One |
Total Airships: | 8 | |
| Wood Hangars: | 1 | ||
| Remaining: | 0 | ||
| NAS Glynco, GA | |||
 |
This is the only LTA base to share a similar layout with that of NAS Tillamook. Unfortunately in 1964, Hurricane Dora caused extensive damage to her hangars, and they were demolished between 1970-71. | ||
| Squadron ZP-15 FEB 1943 - JUN 1945 Fleet Airship Wing One |
Total Airships: | 8 | |
| Wood Hangars: | 2 | ||
| Remaining: | 0 | ||
| NAS Richmond, FL | |||
 |
Only one timber hangar was proposed, but three were constructed (one served as a repair facility). All hangars were destroyed by a hurricane in 1945, and the Greater Miami Zoo now takes their place. | ||
| Squadron ZP-21 MAY 1943 - SEP 1945 Fleet Airship Wing Two |
Total Airships: | 15 | |
| Wood Hangars: | 3 | ||
| Remaining: | 0 | ||
| NAS Houma, LA | |||
 |
One of the last LTA bases constructed, her hangar was the only one featuring one-piece "clamshell" doors (due to poor ground stability). Between 1948-49, this unique hangar was demolished. | ||
| Squadron ZP-22 MAY 1943 - SEP 1944 Fleet Airship Wing Two |
Total Airships: | 4 | |
| Wood Hangars: | 1 | ||
| Remaining: | 0 | ||
| NAS Hitchcock, TX | Photos & Information - Work In Progress | ||
 |
Had the war continued to escalate, a second hangar would have been constructed (this was the last timber hangar built). In 1961, Hurricane Carla damaged the hangar roof, and it was razed by 1962. | ||
| Squadron ZP-23* FEB 1944 - JUN 1944 Fleet Airship Wing Two |
Total Airships: | 4 | |
| Wood Hangars: | 1 | ||
| Remaining: | 0 | ||
| NAS Santa Ana, CA | |||
 |
Until recently, these two hangars housed the helicopter patrol squadrons of the Marine Corps. The hangars are listed as Historic Landmarks, but they are currently being considered for demolition. | ||
| Squadron ZP-31 OCT 1942 - SEP 1945 Fleet Airship Wing Three |
Total Airships: | 12 | |
| Wood Hangars: | 2 | ||
| Remaining: | 2 | ||
| NAS Moffett Field, CA | |||
 |
Originally an Army Air Corps base, she became the Navy's Headquarters of Fleet Airship Wing Three. All free-balloon training was taught here, and various LTA functions continued until 1959. | ||
| Squadron ZP-32 OCT 1942 - SEP 1945 Fleet Airship Wing Three |
Total Airships: | 12 | |
| Wood Hangars: | 2 | ||
| Remaining: | 2 | ||
| NAS Tillamook, OR | |||
 |
These are the largest of the timber hangars, and were the first to be constructed (serving as working prototypes for all other wood hangars). In 1992, Hangar A was destroyed by an enormous fire. | ||
| Squadron ZP-33 DEC 1942 - SEP 1945 Fleet Airship Wing Three |
Total Airships: | 8 | |
| Wood Hangars: | 2 | ||
| Remaining: | 1 | ||
© 1998-2004
NAS Tillamook
Historical Society
Legal & Source Info
Research Donation
Home Page | Guest Book | Airship History | Construction | Past Reflections | FAQ Corner
Historic Sisters | Media Gallery | Research Room | LTA Forums | Related Links | Email
Dedicated To Ensuring That America Will Always Have A History To Discover And Explore...