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Located an easy drive from either Los Angeles to the south or Edwards Air Force Base to the north, these two high desert cities prosper in the heart of the Antelope Valley. Lancaster owes its existence to the Southern Pacific Railroad, which completed the line between San Francisco and Los Angeles in the 1880s and established a train stop at the site. Soon agriculture become the major economic activity, followed by the aerospace industry. In fact, Lancaster's southern neighbor Palmdale calls itself the "Aerospace Capital of the World." Palmdale visitors walk the "aviation trail" on which they'll stop at the Palmdale Plant 42 Heritage Airpark and the Blackbird Airpark Museum. Nine military aircraft are currently on display at the Heritage Airpark, including an F-105 Thunderchief and F-4 Phantom II, and more are slated to become part of the park's offerings in the coming years. Plant 42's Production Flight Test Installation is also home to the Blackbird Airpark. Situated on three acres, this museum preserves the legacy of the Blackbird series, which includes the Lockheed SR-71A and the D-21 drone.

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