This week in Edwards history

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EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  On April 20, 1987, the new control tower was officially opened with the takeoff of an F-15. The new facility, stressed to withstand an 8.0 magnitude earthquake as well as 120+ mph winds, replaced the ten-story red and white structure that had been a landmark since 1956.  Today, the cab of the old tower is at the Century Circle exhibit outside the West Gate entry point.