W-509-ENG-2557), whereby Douglas agreed to do all things necessary and incident to the procurement, furnishing, delivery and installation of equipment, machinery, machine tools, materials, supplies and facilities for proper operation of a Modification Center.

According to a narrative report contained in project files, there was no evidence of the lease ever having been executed, so it was believed that Douglas occupied and used the premises without any written agreement.

Douglas built a swimming pool, paint and dope storage shed, and an air hose station for which reimbursement was not made.

According to airport personnel, improvements constructed by the county (non-DOD) consisted of one building, and the addition of a small surface water pond in the vicinity.

According to the completed Declaration of Surplus Real Property Form (SPB 5, dated March 28, 1946), the improvements at the site were in good condition.

Custody and accountability for the site was assumed by the War Assets Administration on June 27, 1946, with the installation immediately transferred to the Navy Department.

According to Exhibit A of the original 1942 lease with the county, the government, at its option, may leave in place the alterations and improvements made to the landing areas in lieu of restoration.