USS Hornet, Alameda, California
Naval Air Station Alameda (NAS Alameda) was a USN naval air station in Alameda, California, on San Francisco Bay. Built on reclaimed land at the west end of Alameda Island, the site was acquired by the USAAC in 1930 but turned over to the navy in 1936. During World War II, the USS Hornet (CV-8) was loaded with the 16 B-25s that would take part in the Dolittle Raid at NAS Alameda. After the base closed on April 25, 1997, the USS Hornet (CV-12), was given to the former air station to be used as a museum ship. Following its closure, much of NAS Alameda's land was gradually transferred to the city of Alameda. The old runways of the base are now home to nesting turns, but are often rented out for filming purposes. a 2 mile highway loop was constructed for "The Matrix Reloaded" and "The Mythbusters" film many of their stunts out on the old runways.
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