Mather Air Force Base - Wikipedia
WEBMather Air Force Base (Mather AFB) was a United States Air Force Base, which was closed in 1993 pursuant to a post-Cold War BRAC decision. It was located 12 miles (19 km) east of Sacramento, on the south side of U.S. Route 50 in Sacramento County, California.
Mather Today - AF
WEBMather Today. Since 1993, Sacramento County, the local redevelopment agency for the former Mather Air Force Base, has been transforming Mather into a regional employment hub. In 1988, the regional economy here received a blow when Mather Air Force Base was targeted for closure by the Base Realignment and Closure Commission.
Mather History - AF
WEBMather hosted the Strategic Air Command 320th Bombardment Wing from 1958 to 1989. The major command responsible for Mather Air Force Base until base closure was the Air Training Command based at Randolph AFB in Texas.
Former Mather Air Force Base (BRAC 1988) - AF
WEBMather hosted the Strategic Air Command 320th Bombardment Wing from 1958 to 1989. The major command responsible for Mather Air Force Base until base closure was the Air Training Command based at Randolph AFB in Texas.
Historic Look at Mather Air Force Base | Carmichael Times
WEBOct 20, 2016 · Mather Air Force Base was the only navigator/bombardier training base in the Air Force in the 1960’s thru the early 1993’s. The base, at the time, was assigned to Air Training Command, and closed around 1993. It is now a Sacramento County Airport with mostly civilian aircraft using the facilities.
Mather Air Force Base - California State Military Museum
WEBMather AFB, which closed September 30, 1993, is located in the unincorporated portion of Sacramento County, 12 miles southeast of downtown Sacramento. The base is composed of 5,716 acres and 970,000 square feet of buildings and auxiliary facilities.
Mather AFB - Strategic Air Command
WEBAs the home of the 323rd Flying Wing, Mather Air Force Base was a center for pilot, navigation, and bombardier training. In addition to the 11,300 foot runway, this 5,716 acre complex in the heart of the Highway 50 corridor possessed diverse aviation and industrial facilities, open space, and housing.
Mather Air Force Base - Wikiwand
WEBMather Air Force Base (Mather AFB) was a United States Air Force Base, which was closed in 1993 pursuant to a post-Cold War BRAC decision. It was located 12 miles (19 km) east of Sacramento, on the south side of U.S. Route 50 in Sacramento County, California.
A century of Mather Field history | abc10.com
WEBSep 5, 2018 · Sacramento's Mather Airport began life as an Air Force pilot training facility during World War I. It is named for a young pilot killed in a training accident in Texas.
Last B-52 Leaves Mather Air Force Base - YouTube
WEBThe last B-52 departs Mather Air Force Base, California in 1989 ending 30 years of the bomber presence in the skies over Sacramento.