George AFB - Domestic
10th May 2007

"No Trespassing!" "Warning!"

As with all former military bases it the people who were based there who remember the way things were, who return and look at the changes that have taken place over a period of time, and perhaps shake their heads and turn to avoid their companions seeing a touch of moisture in their eyes. Whilst much of what is currently happening at the former George AFB is positive and will undoubtedly help regenerate the local economy the condition of the former base housing area is a sad sight.



WE LIVED HERE:

"After Heyford I was assigned to George, another base that was closed. If you remember, across the road from George they built a prison. That was where the Ammo dump was located when the base was opened. Another interesting thing about your pictures, the housing area was petty much how you put it, they moved and turned in the keys. There were rumors that the housing was going to be used for low income housing, but our great government deemed the houses uninhabitable. The houses were good enough for G.I.s , but not good enough for the civilian population."

Tony Massie



I graduated to living in the base housing which you show pictures of on your web page. It was a real step up from the trailer, but the cockroaches were a real challenge. The housing was WWII era and interesting to say the least. There was a constant roar resonating inside our cinder block home from the F-4s and F-105s, as our house was situated on the downwind leg of runway 21. Fortunately for me, it was a sound which I never tired of, and I now buy CDs with these very same sounds on them to remind me of that wonderfully exciting era at George AFB.

Peter Arebalo



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The base hospital. This was a very impressive building and still in good condition. The facilities here were designed to cope initially with all military related injuries from the air base, also more general healthcare provision for the military families who lived here as well. Many servicemen’s children were born here.
The base hospital. This was a very impressive building and still in good condition. The facilities here were designed to cope initially with all military related injuries from the air base, also more general healthcare provision for the military families who lived here as well. Many servicemen’s children were born here.
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 The side of the hospital.
The side of the hospital.
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 Another view of the front of the hospital.
Another view of the front of the hospital.
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 A view of the old domestic housing area. Entry to this area is prohibited and this area is now used as a training area for soldiers.
A view of the old domestic housing area. Entry to this area is prohibited and this area is now used as a training area for soldiers.
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The lush green acres of the base golf club.
The lush green acres of the base golf club.
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 More former housing, this time two-storey construction, framed by the hills that flank the former George AFB.
More former housing, this time two-storey construction, framed by the hills that flank the former George AFB.
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 More base housing.
More base housing.
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 Prohibited area!
Prohibited area!
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Prohibited area! The curious are not encouraged....
Prohibited area! The curious are not encouraged....
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 Another house. These are now in poor condition with shingles missing from their roofs and broken windows. However, the ground surrounding them has been cleared and the area looks tidier than my last visit in 1999.
Another house. These are now in poor condition with shingles missing from their roofs and broken windows. However, the ground surrounding them has been cleared and the area looks tidier than my last visit in 1999.
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 A more general view of this former residential street. As well as military training this area is used by film companies to film post-apocalyptic scenes.
A more general view of this former residential street. As well as military training this area is used by film companies to film post-apocalyptic scenes.
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 Building 285, marked as Family Support. Still kept in excellent condition.
Building 285, marked as Family Support. Still kept in excellent condition.
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