El Toro California airing

El Toro, California, was home to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) El Toro, a major United States Marine Corps air station established in 1942 during World War II. The base played a critical role as a hub for Marine aviation on the West Coast, supporting operations in the Pacific Theater and later during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Throughout its history, El Toro hosted numerous Marine aviation units, including fighter and transport squadrons, and served as the headquarters for the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. The base was decommissioned in 1999, and its military units were relocated, marking the end of an era for Marine Corps aviation in Southern California.