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A group of people seated outdoors in formal attire, with a mountainous landscape in the background.
Big Bear Airport ceremony. June 15, 1974
A snowplow truck parked outside a garage with a large snow auger attachment in front.
1932 Harmon Harrington rotary snow plow at Big Bear
A utility truck with equipment is parked on an airfield near small airplanes.
1932 Harmon Harrington rotary snow plow at Big Bear
A snowplow truck emerges from a garage as two people direct and observe.
1932 Harmon Harrington rotary snow plow at Big Bear
A person stands next to a large construction vehicle, possibly a road grader, with hills and cars in the background.
Surplus USAF road grader from Norton AFB at Big Bear
A group of people observing a helicopter on the ground, with trees and parked cars in the background.
Big Bear Airport dedication ceremony. June 15, 1974
A crowd gathers near a helicopter on a tarmac with a forested hill in the background.
Big Bear Airport dedication ceremony. June 15, 1974
Marching band with pom-pom dancers performing on an airport tarmac with airplanes and spectators in the background.
Big Bear Airport dedication ceremony. June 15, 1974
A parked airplane with a crowd of people gathering in front of a scenic mountain backdrop.
Big Bear Airport dedication ceremony. June 15, 1974
A small airplane marked "FAA N19" parked on an airfield with a truck nearby and a person walking towards it.
Big Bear Airport dedication ceremony. June 15, 1974
A small twin-engine airplane on a tarmac with a person walking nearby, surrounded by trees.
Big Bear Airport dedication ceremony. June 15, 1974
A marching band called "Marching Bears" performs on an airstrip with small airplanes in the background.
Big Bear Airport dedication ceremony. June 15, 1974
People gather around a U.S. Air Force lifting body aircraft on display outdoors.
Big Bear Airport dedication ceremony. June 15, 1974
A crowd gathered near an airplane at an outdoor event surrounded by trees and mountains.
Big Bear Airport dedication ceremony. June 15, 1974
Small aircraft parked near runway, another plane flying low, with a crowd and trees in the background. Black and white photograph.
Big Bear Airport dedication ceremony. June 15, 1974
A group of people gathers around a sheriff helicopter in a parking lot, with more vehicles and trees in the background.
Big Bear Airport dedication ceremony. June 15, 1974
Three people work on a house porch near an airport, with small airplanes and mountains in the background.
Construction on Big Bear administration building. It was a two bedroom house.
A wing's perspective of a rural area with two small houses surrounded by trees and grass.
Winter homes adjoining Big Bear runway.
Two small airplanes parked on a snowy airfield, surrounded by trees and mountains in the background.
A vintage plane taxis on a runway with several small aircraft parked nearby, trees in the background, and a small crowd on the side.
Rocky desert landscape with two vehicles and scattered rocks.
An aerial view of a vintage airport with planes and cars, labeled "Eddie Martin's Airport, Santa Ana, Calif."
Eddie Martin's Airport, Santa Ana, Calif. July 16
Aerial view of an airport showing hangars, parked airplanes, and nearby buildings.
Cal Aero Sport, dated February 1978
Small plane on a runway, people gathered near a building with a flag, forest in the background.
Big Bear Airport dedication ceremony. June 15, 1974
Three men stand beside a vintage propeller airplane on a grassy field, with cars in the background.
1939
A group of people in suits sitting and standing outdoors, near a podium, with cars and trees in the background. Flags are visible.
Big Bear Airport dedication ceremony. June 15, 1974
A man speaks at a podium outdoors; a seated audience with American flags is in the background.
Big Bear Airport dedication ceremony. June 15, 1974
A crowd gathered outdoors near parked cars and a stage with people on it, surrounded by trees. A sign with "KTOT" is visible.
Big Bear Airport dedication ceremony. June 15, 1974
A man speaks at a podium outdoors, surrounded by seated people in suits and hats, with trees and cars in the background.
Big Bear Airport dedication ceremony. June 15, 1974
Two images of U.S. Air Force military transport aircraft in flight and parked in a row.
Small aircraft parked on a snow-covered runway, with a person nearby and trees in the background.
Two men shaking hands outdoors, both in white shirts, ties, and badges, with a background of trees.
Three men standing outdoors, one pouring a drink from a large container. They are in front of a sign and near a table with cups.
A group of men in suits outdoors, one playing harmonica, another holding a "Longs Drugs" bag, near a building and fence.
Two men in suits standing in front of an airplane with an FAA marking, smiling and talking.
Two men in suits, standing in front of an aircraft with the tail number "N19" and "FAA" markings.
Two men in suits conversing in front of a small airplane with "FAA" and "N19" on the tail.
Three men in suits at a podium, one holding a framed picture, with an American flag visible in the background.
A man stands beside a Piper airplane, smiling at an airfield with trees in the background.
Three men are shaking hands and talking outdoors, with others standing in the background.
Three men in patterned shirts are engaged in conversation, looking at a notepad.
A group of people is looking up at the sky near an airplane. One person holds a balloon.
Sign for "The Creative Native of Apple Valley" offering crafts, hobbies, and supplies. Includes contact info and illustrations.
A front view of a small propeller aircraft on a runway.
A group of people seated outdoors in formal attire, with a mountainous landscape in the background.
A snowplow truck parked outside a garage with a large snow auger attachment in front.
A utility truck with equipment is parked on an airfield near small airplanes.
A snowplow truck emerges from a garage as two people direct and observe.
A person stands next to a large construction vehicle, possibly a road grader, with hills and cars in the background.
A group of people observing a helicopter on the ground, with trees and parked cars in the background.
A crowd gathers near a helicopter on a tarmac with a forested hill in the background.
Marching band with pom-pom dancers performing on an airport tarmac with airplanes and spectators in the background.
A parked airplane with a crowd of people gathering in front of a scenic mountain backdrop.
A small airplane marked "FAA N19" parked on an airfield with a truck nearby and a person walking towards it.
A small twin-engine airplane on a tarmac with a person walking nearby, surrounded by trees.
A marching band called "Marching Bears" performs on an airstrip with small airplanes in the background.
People gather around a U.S. Air Force lifting body aircraft on display outdoors.
A crowd gathered near an airplane at an outdoor event surrounded by trees and mountains.
Small aircraft parked near runway, another plane flying low, with a crowd and trees in the background. Black and white photograph.
A group of people gathers around a sheriff helicopter in a parking lot, with more vehicles and trees in the background.
Three people work on a house porch near an airport, with small airplanes and mountains in the background.
A wing's perspective of a rural area with two small houses surrounded by trees and grass.
Two small airplanes parked on a snowy airfield, surrounded by trees and mountains in the background.
A vintage plane taxis on a runway with several small aircraft parked nearby, trees in the background, and a small crowd on the side.
Rocky desert landscape with two vehicles and scattered rocks.
An aerial view of a vintage airport with planes and cars, labeled "Eddie Martin's Airport, Santa Ana, Calif."
Aerial view of an airport showing hangars, parked airplanes, and nearby buildings.
Small plane on a runway, people gathered near a building with a flag, forest in the background.
Three men stand beside a vintage propeller airplane on a grassy field, with cars in the background.
A group of people in suits sitting and standing outdoors, near a podium, with cars and trees in the background. Flags are visible.
A man speaks at a podium outdoors; a seated audience with American flags is in the background.
A crowd gathered outdoors near parked cars and a stage with people on it, surrounded by trees. A sign with "KTOT" is visible.
A man speaks at a podium outdoors, surrounded by seated people in suits and hats, with trees and cars in the background.
Two images of U.S. Air Force military transport aircraft in flight and parked in a row.
Small aircraft parked on a snow-covered runway, with a person nearby and trees in the background.
Two men shaking hands outdoors, both in white shirts, ties, and badges, with a background of trees.
Three men standing outdoors, one pouring a drink from a large container. They are in front of a sign and near a table with cups.
A group of men in suits outdoors, one playing harmonica, another holding a "Longs Drugs" bag, near a building and fence.
Two men in suits standing in front of an airplane with an FAA marking, smiling and talking.
Two men in suits, standing in front of an aircraft with the tail number "N19" and "FAA" markings.
Two men in suits conversing in front of a small airplane with "FAA" and "N19" on the tail.
Three men in suits at a podium, one holding a framed picture, with an American flag visible in the background.
A man stands beside a Piper airplane, smiling at an airfield with trees in the background.
Three men are shaking hands and talking outdoors, with others standing in the background.
Three men in patterned shirts are engaged in conversation, looking at a notepad.
A group of people is looking up at the sky near an airplane. One person holds a balloon.
Sign for "The Creative Native of Apple Valley" offering crafts, hobbies, and supplies. Includes contact info and illustrations.
A front view of a small propeller aircraft on a runway.
Text about Big Bear City Airport's history, features, and management, with two images of the original airfield.