Fly Field began in 1928 on land leased from Yuma County, AZ.  Used mostly by private planes during its infancy, in 1941 permanent runways were added.  When WWII began the base was converted to a pilot training base.  Yuma Army Air Base began graduating pilots in 1943 with training provided in AT-6 single engine trainers, T-17 multi-engine trainers and B-17 Flying Fortresses.  Closed down at the end of the war, the base was reactivated by the US Air Force in July of 1951.  Originally called Yuma Air Base, it was renamed in 1956 after  Brigadier General Clinton D Vincent who died in 1955.  General Vincent was a pioneer in the techniques of bombing.

In January of 1959 the base was turned over to the Navy and became Marine Corps Auxiliary Air Station with Col. L.K. Davis as the first commanding officer.  On July 20, 1962, the designation was changed to Marine Corps Air Station.

WA7AAJ was licensed by 1965 and became part of Navy-Marine Corps MARS.  Dick Timmons operating.  WA7AAJ & N0FOC are no longer assigned.  N0MYU is licensed to David M Mundy.                         (01/01/2005)   Back to Top