Los Angeles FSS (LAX), California, 1973
Specialist Jim Gates (foreground) takes a position report, while deputy chief Mateo Palenzuela (behind Gates) handles the air/ground position, and specialist Fred Kelly monitors the new EWAS position in the Los Angeles FSS. The weather charts are used to provide current weather along specific routes to airborne pilots.
Los Angeles FSS (LAX), California, 1981
Supervisors and staff receiving the Facility of the Year Award at Los Angeles FSS. From left to right, “Easley” Larkin”, Ted Walters, Richard Leary, Lucius Hope, (holding award), Finley Walters, Mike Millen, Mike Lammes, and Lowell Thomas.
Lancaster FSS (WJF), California, date unknown
Specialist, Mike Millen (far left) and other unknowns
Lancaster FSS (WJF), California
Date unknown
Lancaster FSS (WJF), California
Date unknown.
Submitted by Claude Genest
Lancaster FSS (WJF), California, 2011
The original FSS building, as of 2011, that used to house the FSS operations. FAA Tech Operations moved from this building into the base of the air traffic control tower about 2008. This building was leased to the FAA for many years.
Submitted by Claude Genest
Lancaster FSS (WJF), California, 2011
Another perspective showing the FSS building and airport ramp area. Lancaster FSS was a Level II facility and employed by GS-10 grade employees. In its day, it was one of the most sought after facilities to be assigned in the Western Region because of it’s modern unique design.
Submitted by Claude Genest
Lancaster FSS (WJF), California 2011
Submitted by Claude Genest
Lancaster FSS (WJF), California, 2011
Submitted by Claude Genest
Lancaster FSS (WJF), California 2011
The red sign in front of the building is a For Lease sign.
Submitted by Claude Genest
Lancaster FSS (WJF), California, 2011
Looking into the operations area from the ramp side of the building.
Hawthorne AFSS (HHR), California, 2000
View 1992 photos of Hawthorne’s 20th year anniversary commemoration of Flight Watch. The facility was decommissioned June 25, 2007.
Submitted by Claude Genest
Hawthorne AFSS (HHR), California, August 2011
Photo was taken while taxing in front of the AFSS building in a Beech 18 aircraft
Imperial FSS (IPL), California, 1979
Photo taken of Imperial FSS building during a building rehab.
Lancaster FSS (WJF), California, date unknown
Specialist, Mike Millen (left) and unknown person