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#Onthisday in 1927, Hangar No. 1 at Mills Field was completed. The Airport's first hangar was made of steel framing with galvanized-corrugated iron siding. Navigational aids included a 24-inch revolving beacon, an illuminated wind cone, and 11-foot high lettering identifying the airfield. Image: Mills Field Municipal Airport of San Francisco, Hangar No. 1, 1928. SFO Museum Collection. 2011.032.0098 This image was posted on September 23, 2020.