Lockheed Skunkworks Building # 360

Building had been gutted of electrical power by 2000. Final demolition started in May, 2001.

East end. This 1/3 was added after original building.

North side. This brick office space was added after original building.

Front of hangar. Windows at top are control room used when C-5 arrived to pick up Skunkworks articles including F-117's.

Down she goes, moving fast! Photo by Gil Cefaratt (Lockheed Test Flight)

South side of steel portion hits the ground.

 

 

As the dust settles...

 

 

 

East end sits on the ground. Note that beigh sheet metal blew off of steel structure when it hit ground.

West end is still standing...barely.

 

 

The middle section hung up and was partially toppled.

 

 

Small loaders push debris aside.

 

 

San Fernando side of #360. Upper floor is collapsed onto ground floor.

 

Skip loader hauling debris.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLICK on a photo to enlarge it. These photos taken June 2, 2001.

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