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New Civil Air Patrol flight takes off at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale
Air Force photograph by Danny Bazzell
Leaders from Air Force Plant 42, Edwards Air Force Base’s 412th Test Wing and members of the Civil Air Patrol’s Pancho Barnes Composite Squadron 49 came together at Blackbird Airpark in Palmdale, Calif., March 15, 2022, to establish a new detachment flight.
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by Danny Bazzell
Edwards AFB, Calif.
A new Civil Air Patrol flight was inaugurat- ed at Air Force Plant 42 at Blackbird Airpark in Palmdale, Calif., on March 15, 2022, to better serve residents of the Antelope Valley.
Leaders from Plant 42, Edwards Air Force Base’s 412th Test Wing and members of the Civil Air Patrol’s Pancho Barnes Composite Squadron 49 came together at Blackbird Air- park to establish a new detachment flight.
The event was the culmination of the coordi- nated efforts of state and local officials, Plant 42 Leadership, the Air Force Flight Test Mu- seum and the Flight Test Museum Foundation, who together operate the airpark. The flight’s historic location will provide classroom space
to conduct meetings and educate cadets in the three core CAP missions — aerospace, cadet programs and emergency services.
“For more than 65 years, the U.S. Air Force Production Flight Test Facility at Plant 42 has been home to the design, production and testing of many of the world’s most advanced aerospace systems. None of those advanced systems would ever come to be without dedicated, educated and motivated aviation enthusiasts who make the dreams a reality,” said Chad Morris, Logistics Branch Chief for Plant 42. “However, the future of aviation is not in the systems, it is in young minds dreaming big,” he said.
Established in 1941 by U.S. Director of Ci- vilian Defense, F. H. LaGuardia, the Civial Air Patrol is the official auxiliary of the Air Force and is comprised of more than 1,400 squadrons,
56,000 members and 550 aircraft throughout the United States and overseas.
“As an interesting fact,” Morris said, “CAP is actually older than the Air Force, which be- came an independent branch of the armed forces in 1947 and is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year.”
The Pancho Barns detachment meets every Tuesday night from 6-8 p.m. at Blackbird Air- park on 25th Street East and Rancho Vista Bou- levard. New members are welcome. The cadet program seeks to educate, challenge, and inspire success in youth aged 12-18. Adults are also welcome to join CAP. Those interested in be- coming a member of CAP may stop by a meet- ing or contact the squadron commander, Capt. Adam Staley, at adam.staley@cawgcap.org.
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focus on how communities are innovating and pioneering new ways to serve service members and their families.
“We, in the High Desert, Aerospace/Antelope Valley are grateful for this acknowledgment, as a 2022 Great Defense Community,” said 36th District California Assemblyman Tom Lackey. “The region is home to multiple historic achievements, which shaped the future of the Aero- space industry and impacted the entire globe. We are proud to honor and support our military, both active and retired.”
Andrew Mercy, executive director of the regional AV/EDGE eco- nomic development organization, said, “I’m thrilled to hear the rest of the country is learning what we already know. The economic impact is treasured throughout our Valley, and our technology defends the nation
and secures freedom worldwide.”
ADC is the connection point for leaders from communities, states,
the military and industry on community-military issues and installa- tion management to enhance knowledge, information sharing and best practices. With nearly 300 communities, states, regions, and affiliated industry organization as members, ADC represents every major defense community and state in the country.
Commenting on the announcement, Lisa Moulton, president of the Edwards AFB Civilian/Military Support Group said, “Palmdale has re- ally stepped up. It is great for the valley to be recognized for the work we do here.”
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