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Edwards AFB California Last Updated: 04/18/2024 |
| Edwards Air Force Base is a United States Air Force installation located in Kern County, California. It's situated on the edge of the Mojave Desert, approximately 22 miles northeast of Lancaster and about 100 miles north of Los Angeles. | |
| The base is named after Captain Glen Edwards, a test pilot who died in a crash in 1948. Edwards AFB is known for its extensive flight testing programs and is home to the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), which conducts testing and evaluation of aerospace systems, including aircraft, missiles, and space vehicles. Edwards AFB has a rich history in aviation and has been involved in numerous landmark achievements, including the testing of experimental aircraft like the X-15, which set altitude and speed records in the 1960s, and the Space Shuttle program. While there isn't a town directly associated with Edwards AFB, nearby communities such as Lancaster and Palmdale provide support services and housing for base personnel and their families. These cities offer amenities such as shopping, dining, and entertainment options for those stationed at the base. | |
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Air Force Flight Test Museum Place » Museum Air Force Flight Test Museum preserves, displays, and educates the public about the more than 75 years of flight tests, aerospace, and technological developments at Edwards Air Force Base, NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, Plant 42, and the Aerospace Valley. 52 views 💖 1405 Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524 |