602 Squadron ~ Moorpark. This celebrates the role of the local 602 Squadron during the Second World War and the profound role of the Moorpark Aerodrome, Renfrew 1916-1966. 602 (City of Glasgow) Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force. The sculpture of the Spitfire is inspired by one of the early versions which engaged with the German Luftwaffe in 1939 during an air raid on the Forth Estuary. Moorpark Airport played an essential role in civilian and military aviation, important also as a training facility and as a base of strategic importance during both world wars. A huge diversity of aircraft were tested, serviced and sent on their missions.
