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Veterans Day

The Santa Barbara Airport World War II Memorials honor the local aviators that gave their lives in service to our country during World War II and the men and women who served at the Marine Corps Air Station Santa Barbara during World War II. 

The granite Memorial bears the names of local aviators that perished during WWII and the Marine squadrons that trained at the Airport during the War. 

The Corsair Memorial is an actual WWII aircraft propeller with a plaque that states, “This airport is dedicated to the memory of the pilots and air crews of the United States Marine Corps trained at this station who gave their lives to the country. Semper Fidelis.  May 5, 1948.” 

Visitor access to the memorials is convenient since the granite Memorial is located at 500 Fowler Road near the entrance to Terminal long term parking and the propeller Memorial is located at 601 Firestone Road, directly west of the Elephant Bar Restaurant off Hollister Avenue.