Inside the Tustin Blimp Hangar 🛩️ Pat Pattison Explores California’s WWII Giant

Join Emmy-nominated host Pat Pattison as Best of California uncovers the awe-inspiring story of the Tustin Blimp Hangars—one of the largest wooden structures ever built, towering 17 stories high and stretching over 1,000 feet long.
Built in 1942 to house coastal patrol blimps during WWII, these engineering marvels became icons of Orange County and Hollywood backdrops for Pearl Harbor, Star Trek, and Austin Powers. Now, with one tragically lost to fire in 2023, this segment captures the legacy, scale, and emotional resonance of a California landmark.
🎥 What you’ll see:
• Rare footage and stories from inside the hangars
• Pat's memories of growing up in Orange County
• Pat’s signature storytelling connecting past to present
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