London Bridge Composite Squadron 501 Breaks Ground for New Trailer

By: Major George Molitor, London Bridge Composite Squadron 501

The London Bridge Composite Squadron 501 has been meeting in a 30 year old trailer they brought from Tucson in 1986. It has been at both the "island" airport and in 1991, moved to it's present location. The years have taken their toll on this unit with numerous roof leaks, deteriorating walls and floors. Last Thanksgiving we were informed that a "new" trailer was available in Sierra Vista and we made an offer and got the 14 X 60 trailer.

Over the past few months Sq 501 has been raising funds, making contact with contractors and agencies getting permits and drawings, negotiating terms for the site for the unit and generally getting all of their ducks in a row for this new, much larger meeting place. Our fund-raising has been successful. the permit process is finally at City Hall being processed, soil samples have been sent to the lab and we are now moving forward with the setting up of our NEW home! Although we still have a lot of work to do, Squadron members are excited about our future with over twice the room we are accustomed to. The grand opening ceremony will be announced in a few weeks.