Bob Hope Airport and it's Memorial Day beginnings
By Ana Connell, Burbank Real Estate Agent
(G & C Properties)
Bob Hope Airport, to me, represents one of the cool things about living in Burbank. There is a nostalgic feel to the airport, not just in some of the historical and architectural elements but the fact that it's one of the few airports where you board the plane from the tarmac. Maybe it's the kid in me, but I love that! The airport was opened on Memorial Day weekend in 1930, so I thought it would be appropriate to write a bit about it's history. Built by United Airports Company of California (hence it's original name of United Airport), it became the primary airport for the Los Angeles region. The airport was frequented by famous aviators such as Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergha and early aviation heroes connected to Lockheed Aviation.In 1940 Lockheed purchased the airport, expand...
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