A guard force was recruited for public safety, but was replaced by members of the Honolulu Police Department under contractual arrangements. The Civil Aeronautics Administration contributed $314,000 of national defense funds to Hilo Airport. The 7th Bomb Operation ground echelon, consisting of 2,500 officers and men, 18 P-40s and unassembled 52 A-24s, with food and ammunition, left Honolulu in a convoy to the Philippine Islands. John Rodgers Airport was renamed Honolulu Airport upon the approval of Act 31, Session Laws of Hawaii 1947, entitled An Act to Officially Establish the Name of Honolulu Airport changed the name of John Rodgers Airport and Keehi Lagoon Seaplane Harbor to Honolulu Airport. The bombers dropped more than 3million pounds of weaponry, including conventional air-launched cruise missiles, joint direct attack munitions, gravity weapons, laser-guided bombs and leaflet dispensers. This was the first Air Force outside the Continental U.S. Maj. Gen. Frederick L. Martin, C.G. We will keep fighting for all libraries - stand with us! Not operational from 10 February 1951 until the group was inactivated on 16 June 1952 when the 5th Reconnaissance Wing implemented the Tri-Deputate organization plan and assigned all flying elements directly to the wing. Group in Feb 1947. Activities included training, participating in Army-Navy maneuvers, staging aerial reviews and sowing seeds from the air for the Territorial Forestry Division. Redesignated 5th Group (Observation) in Mar 1921, 5th Group The Navy moved its crash-fire equipment from the south side of the airport toits main fire station on the north side. World War Two had started in Hawaii and was followed within a few hours by attacks on the Philippines and the Dutch East Indies. On January 30, 1942 delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as B-17E Flying Fortress serial number 41-2523. Today Bomb Squadrons are considered to be part of the Combat Air Force (CAF) along with fighter squadrons. The bomber made the 9,444 mile flight via the North Pole. During the time, its members accumulated more than 13,300 medals and decorations. Redesignated 5th Bombardment Group in March 1938, 5th Bombardment Group (Medium) in December 1939, and 5th Bombardment Group (Heavy) in November 1940. The 1947 Legislature appropriated $60,000 for the development of this field but the construction necessary to develop a field with sufficient length to meet schedule airline operation using DC-3 aircraft would necessitate an expenditure of several hundred thousand dollars. Flying a mix of close air support and strike missions, 5th BW crews ensured success of ground combat units in meeting their objectives. The USAF is currently considering converting some of its B-52Hs to EB-52Hs to act as a stand-off electronic warfare platform. It was held until satisfactorily armed., The 7th Bomb Group Air echelon left Hamilton Field, California for Hickam. Read more about Supporting the AALCM. The Army made extensive improvements to Molokai Airport including paving runways, taxiways and aprons and lighting of runway 5-23. Air service to Lanai was stopped as the field was not large enough to handle the larger aircraft being used by Hawaiian Airlines. ), Redesignated 330th Combat Flight Instructor (19?? Sign up for a new account in our community. Redesignated 5th Strategic Reconnaissance Group in Jul 1949. Unkn, 1919-1938; Col Shepler W FitzGerald, c. Sep However, the group's aircrews went on to become the first U.S. military forces to take to the air following the attack. Reactivated in September 1991 when the 5th Bombardment Group implemented the Objective Wing organization, assigning all flying units to the 5th Operations Group. The main portion of the airport, including the runways and taxiways,was located within the boundaries of land owned by the Territory and consisted of 515.639 acres. The only terminal facility belonged to Hawaiian Airlines. Defense plans among military in Hawaii were general rather than specific regarding interchange of vital information and assistance. Gen. Walter H. Frank relieved Brig. Want to help? Haleiwa Airfieldwas on privately owned land under lease to the U.S. Army and was used by both the Army and Navy during the War. The total capacity of Oahu for aircraft is not recorded but must have been somewhere in the vicinity of 1,200. The designating of airports by the geographical location eliminated confusion in the selling of tickets and operational communications throughout the world. Flying from a forward operating location, bomber crews attacked strategic targets in Afghanistan to topple the Taliban regime. the Pescadores. Ten Keystone B-3 and B-4 bombers from the group's 23d and 72d Bombardment Squadrons dropped 20, 600-pound bombs around the volcano to divert molten lava away from the town. -- Army Air Forces -- Bombardment Group (H), 5th, World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Ocean, United States. Matson Airlines inaugurated air service between Hawaii and the Mainland. The Hawaiian Air Force was redesignated the 7th Air Force. The runway was lengthened to 3,800 feet. Pan American Airways resumed commercial seaplane operations between San Francisco and Hawaii with the Boeing Clippers which had been leased to the Navy during the War. After the war it was regraded and opened to small aircraft operation. Do you have items such as papers, photos, uniforms, gear and other artifacts? Naval Air Station Honolulu (NAS 29) was operational in late 1943 but was commissioned on January 1, 1944. Requests for space from prospective trans-Pacific operators included the following: Pan American Airways, United Air Lines, KNILM (Dutch Airlines), Australian National Airways, Far East Air Transport, Matson Navigation Co., Transocean Airlines, Pacific Overseas Airlines, Samoan Area Airways, China National Aviation Corp., and Philippine Airlines. May 1949; Fairfield-Suisun AFB, Calif, 9 Nov 1949-16 Jun 1952. New Site at Spreckelsville, Maui. High-altitude bombing attacks against moving ships capable of evasive action proved to be completely unsuccessful at Midway. The following airports were under the management of the Hawaii Aeronautics Commission: OahuHonolulu Airport, Bellows Field, Haleiwa Airport; KauaiPort Allen Airport; MolokaiKalaupapa Airport, Molokai (Homestead) Airport; MauiMaui Airport (Puunene), Kahului Airport, Hamoa Airport (Hana); LanaiLanai Airport; and HawaiiGeneral Lyman Field (Hilo Airport), Kamuela Airport, Upolu Airport; Morse Field (South Cape). Decorations. Gen. Frederick L. Martin, was deployed. It was a graded and oiled strip 3,000 feet long for small aircraft, and was named Bordelon Field. It was operated as the Naval Air Station, Puunene, Maui, for the training of carrier air groups. A lease was entered into by the Aeronautics Commission with the Spencecliff Corp. for the operation of a restaurant, coffee shop and cocktail lounge (Sky Room) at Honolulu Airport. 5th Bombardment Group (Very Heavy) in Apr 1946, and 5th Reconnaissance Group in Feb 1947. Trans-Pacific Airlines, later to become Aloha Airlines inaugurated a non-scheduled operation using DC-3 planes. Aerial reinforcements were being rushed to Philippine Islands as most probable spot of attack by Japanese. 23rd Bomb Squadron Association President - Capt. The Civil Aeronautics Administration provided $2,500 toward the cost on a 75/25 basis. During Operation Allied Force (the bombing of Serbia undertaken in an attempt to halt the ethnic cleansing of Kosovo), the USAF found that additional jamming aircraft were needed to supplement the current fleet of Grumman EA-6A/B Prowler. Today, the 5th's B-52Hs are a major component of the USAF's strategic bombing force, alongside the Rockwell B-1B Lancer and the Northrop B-2A Spirit. Reconstruction of Lanai Airport was started on April 12, 1948 and was the first Territorial Airport to be developed under joint Civil Aeronautics Administration-Territorial participation of funds. Between 1949 and 1954, MATS flew 559,000 passengers across the Pacific through Hickam. Between 1947 and 1958, the group underwent several name and assignment changes while continually upgrading its aircraft. To complete the project, paving taxiways and parking areas brought the total to $678,854. (Headquarters, Ft. Shafter) was in charge. Two asphalt concrete runways were built: 1,000 feet wide and 8,400 and 8,300 feet in length. Its mission is to manage and operate B-52H Stratofortress bombers serve as part of the Air Force's conventional and strategic combat force. A contract for grading and paving a 3,750 foot runway was let for $359,627. Powered by Invision Community, WALIKA'S WWII ARMY AIR FORCES RELATED PATCHES, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. As Pearl Harbor became congested with ships in 1942, work was rushed on Keehi Seadrome so that seaplane transport operations could be removed from Pearl Harbor. Shield: Party per pale nebuly vert and sable a death's Philippine Airlines inaugurated air service to Hawaii. The project consisted of one-paved runway 80-feet wide and 3,700 feet long, with necessary taxiways and parking aprons. 1941 to Nov 1942. 5th Bomb Group: 335th Bomb Squadron: 5th Bomb Squadron: 335th Fighter Squadron: 5th Combat Cargo Squadron: . A total of 1,153 people came to Hawaii from the Mainland by air. 2) 11th Bomb Group, activated Feb. 17, 1940. The military bases in Hawaii had been of immense value in staging, training, repairing and providing fuel, ammunition, supplies and replacement equipment. Remanned in Mar 1947, equipped with FB-17's and F-2's, and engaged in mapping areas of the Philippines, Formosa, and the Pescadores. This area, whichwas under lease to the Navy,was in the process of being declared surplus to their needs and returned to the Territory. It was now called Dillingham Field. Personnel and group records to digital. Inactivated on 16 Jun TheHawaiian Air Force, an integrated command for slightly more than one year, under the command of Major. in Hawaii. OPERATIONS. The landwas owned by the Territory but itwas under lease to the US Army Air Force. A search was on for a site for a new airport for Kamuela as Bordelon Field was found to be unsuitable for development. The Marine Corps built a small airstrip near Kamuela, Hawaii. Crest: On a wreath of the colors (argent and Northwest Airlines began regularly scheduled service between Portland, Seattle and Honolulu. and Southwest Pacific with B-17 and B-24 aircraft, served in combat The 1947 Territorial Legislature recognized the need for an airport to serve the Kona area. F-2's, and engaged in mapping areas of the Philippines, Formosa, and Due to lack of aircraft, the plans were not put into effect. The Pearl Harbor Naval Base had accomplished the impossible task of repairing the Aircraft Carrier Yorktown and refitting it in three days rather than the estimated three months. Commercial airlines carried 63,055 passengers between Hawaii and the Mainland, and scheduled interisland passengers numbered 314,608. The greater portion of the lands on which the airport was constructed was already owned by the Territory. with Thirteenth AF during the Allied drive from the Solomons to the Plus an assortment of observation, training and attack planes. Activities included training, participating in Army-Navy It covers all squadrons that were constituted or redesignated as bombardment squadron sometime during their active service. In 2007 the Wing lost its commanding officer after Colonel Bruce Emig was removed in connection with the 2007 United States Air Force nuclear weapons incident, when negligent handling of nuclear weapons breached safety and security procedures. 1939; Espiritu Santo, 1 Dec 1942; Guadalcanal, 19 Aug 1943; Munda, New Port Allen Airport was dedicated. Three new airports were under construction to be added to the list on completion: Lihue Airport, Kailua (Kona Airport) and Hana Airport. Morse Fieldwas declared surplus by the military. Ninety-four American ships were in Pearl Harbor. They discontinued operations in April 1948. By Act 32 of the 1947 Legislature, the Hawaii Aeronautics Commission was created, and as of July 1, 1947, management and control of all airports used for commercial aviation in the Territory were transferred from the Superintendent of Public Works to this new commission. The firm of Holmes and Narver was appointed architect-engineer for the Kahului Naval Air Station on the island of Maui. The initial operation of both land and sea plane was planned for December 1, 1943. Because of its remote location, the Aeronautics Commission did not see commercial use, but wanted to retain the strip as an emergency landing field. Central Pacific; Guadalcanal; New Guinea; Northern Solomons; Eastern Mandates; Bismarck Archipelago; Western Pacific; Leyte; Luzon; Southern Philippines; China Offensive; Air Combat, Asiatic-Pacific Theater. 1922. Construction began on Kailua (Kona) Airport. Operation of the control tower at General Lyman Field was taken over by the Air Force when that organization was formed from the Army Air Corps, and continued until October 1948 when it was turned over to the Hawaii Aeronautics Commission which funded tower operation by Civil Aeronautics Administration personnel. They arrived at Hickam at the height of the attack. John Rodgers Airport; Naval Air Station 24 was built at Hilo Airport. One was destroyed, three others badly damaged. From 1927-1940 funds expended on John Rodgers Airport added up to $356,000. The Hawaiian Air Force moved to Hickam Field as construction had progressed sufficiently to accommodate them. The aircraft and crews supported U.S. Pacific Command operations to provide a stabilizing military force in the region. - Guardians of the Upper Regions. Constructors Number 2334. While stationed at Travis AFB, Calif., the 5th Bombardment Wing (Heavy) entered the jet age in on 13 February 1959 when Strategic Air Command assigned the wing its first Boeing B-52B Stratofortresses. Ewa Field was established as a Marine Corps Air Station. Because of this new aircraft and its increased passenger carrying capacity. 31st Bombardment Squadron | 5th Bombardment Group | Thirteenth Air Force RIP Bob Hudson, USMF Founder. EMBLEM. Insigne. The planes were flown off the deck to Army airfields. One plane was destroyed and three badly damaged. A master plan was prepared which showed one terminal building to be used jointly by all passenger carrying airlines, a freight terminal and areas for hangar facilities, aircraft parking, etc. Moved to the US in May 1949. Philippine Presidential Unit Two Hawaiian Airlines transports were damaged on the ground during the attack on Pearl Harbor. ), Redesignated 731st Troop Carrier Squadron, Medium (1957), Redesignated 332d Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (1952), Redesignated 333d Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (1952), Inactivated 1994 & Redesignated 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron (2004), Inactivated 1963 & Redesignated 338th Combat Crew Training Squadron (1985), Inactivated 1992 & Redesignated 340th Weapons Squadron (2003), Redesignated 344th Air Refueling Squadron, Heavy (1986), Inactivated 1972 & Redesignated 346th Test and Evaluation Squadron B-1/B-52H (19921995), Redesignated 349th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron (1966), Redesignated 350th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron (1966), Redesignated 351st Air Refueling Squadron (1992), Redesignated 356th Troop Carrier Squadron, Medium (1949), Redesignated 357th Troop Carrier Squadron, Medium (1952), Redesignated 1st Antisubmarine Squadron (Heavy) (1942), Redesignated 18th Antisubmarine Squadron (Heavy) (1942), Redesignated 19th Antisubmarine Squadron (Heavy) (1942), Redesignated 370th Flight Test Squadron (2001), Redesignated 373d Strategic Missile Squadron (1961), Redesignated 374th Strategic Missile Squadron (1961), Redesignated 376th Troop Carrier Squadron (Medium) (1949), Redesignated 377th Troop Carrier Squadron (Medium) (1949), Redesignated 378th Troop Carrier Squadron (Assault, Fixed Wing) (1955), Inactivated 1965, Redesignated 380th Space Control Squadron (2008), Redesignated 528th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (1943), Redesignated 529th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (1943), Redesignated 530th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (1943), Redesignated 386th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (1954), Redesignated 387th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (1954), Redesignated 388th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (1954), Inactivated 1945 & Consolidated with 91st Air Refueling Squadron, Medium (1985), Redesignated 394th Combat Training Squadron (1996), Consolidated 19 September 1985 with the 96th Air Refueling Squadron; Inactivated 2005, Inactivated 1944; Consolidated with 99th Air Refueling Squadron, Heavy (1985), Redesignated 400th Strategic Missile Squadron (ICBM-Minuteman) (1963), Redesignated 405th Tactical Missile Squadron (1958), Redesignated 906th Air Refueling Squadron, Heavy (1959), Consolidated 19 September 1985 with the 909th Air Refueling Squadron (1963), Consolidated with 911th Air Refueling Squadron, Heavy (1985), Consolidated with 912th Air Refueling Squadron, Heavy (1985), Consolidated with 6513th Test Squadron and redesignated 413th Test Squadron (1992), Inactivated 1945; Redesignated 414th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (2011), Consolidated with 6515th Test Squadron and redesignated 415th Test Squadron (1992), Inactivated 1949; Consolidated with 6516th Test Squadron and redesignated 416th Test Squadron (1992), Consolidated with 6518th Test Squadron and redesignated 418th Test Squadron (1992), Consolidated with 6519th Test Squadron and redesignated 419th Test Squadron (1992), Redesignated 20th Antisubmarine Squadron (1942), Redesignated 5th Reconnaissance Squadron, Very Long Range, Photographic (1946), Redesignated 867th Bombardment Squadron (1943), Redesignated 436th Strategic Training Squadron (1986), Redesignated 168th Bombardment Squadron, Light and allocated to the Air National Guard (1946), Redesignated 180th Bombardment Squadron, Light and allocated to the Air National Guard (1946), Redesignated 114th Bombardment Squadron, Light and allocated to the Air National Guard (1946), Redesignated 117th Bombardment Squadron, Light and allocated to the Air National Guard (1946), Redesignated 446th Strategic Missile Squadron (1965), Redesignated 447th Strategic Missile Squadron (1965), Redesignated 448th Strategic Missile Squadron (1965), Redesignated 449th Flying Training Squadron (1972), Redesignated 450th Flying Training Squadron (1972), Redesignated 451st Flying Training Squadron (1972), Redesignated 452d Flying Training Squadron (1972), Redesignated 453d Flying Training Squadron (1972), Redesignated 454th Flying Training Squadron (1972), Redesignated 455th Flying Training Squadron (1972), Redesignated 457th Troop Carrier Squadron, Medium (1967), Redesignated 458th Troop Carrier Squadron, Medium (1962), Redesignated 166th Liaison Squadron (Commando) (1944), Inactivated 1944, Consolidated with 68th Air Refueling Squadron (19 September 1985), Inactivated 1944, Consolidated with 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron (19 September 1985), Consolidated 19 September 1985 with the 70th Air Refueling Squadron, Medium (1955), Redesignated 489th Reconnaissance Squadron (2011), Redesignated 490th Strategic Missile Squadron, Consolidated 19 September 1985 with the 93d Air Refueling Squadron (19?? On a black triangle, one point up, bordered white, a skull and cross-bones proper. Trans Pacific Airlines received a CAB certificate for scheduled operations serving all major airports with 5 DC-3 28-passenger planes. For the first time in combat history, a 5th BW crew employed a Litening II targeting pod to strike targets at an Iraqi airfield 11 April 2003. Hawaiian Air Transport Service with twin-engine Beechcraft airplanes operated a deluxe charter and tour service. There wasmajor damage to repair facilities in Hangars 11, 13 and 17. The Seabees began construction of a second runway at Naval Air Station Kaneohe. October 29, 2021 in WALIKA'S WWII ARMY AIR FORCES RELATED PATCHES, 31st Bombardment Squadron | 5th Bombardment Group | Thirteenth Air Force. The Navy received a permit from the Territory to enter and construct facilities for their own use at John Rodgers Airport. 72d: 1923-1930, 1938-1947, As of this date the following airports were under the management of the Hawaii Aeronautics Commission: Honolulu Airport, Bellow Field, Haleiwa Airport, Port Allen Airport, Kalaupapa Airport, Molokai Airport, Hamoa Airport (Hana), Lanai Airport, General Lyman Field (Hilo), Kamuela Airport, Upolu Airport, Morse Field (South Cape). 31st Bombardment Squadron | 5th Bombardment Group | Thirteenth Air Force STATIONS. They discontinued operations in April 1948. This amount was matched by CAA funds, making a total of $210,000. Islands, Jun-Aug 1944, preparatory to the invasion of Peleliu The Army Air Corps P-82 Twin Mustang Betty Jo took off from Hickam Field and flew some 5,000 miles to LaGuardia Field, New York, non stop with no air-to-air refueling, in 14 hours and 33 minutes. (38th and 88thReconnaissance Squadrons.). Twenty-one B-17D aircraft were flown right from the Boeing assembly line to Oakland (Hamilton Field) and on to Hickam Field in 13 hours and 10 minutes. Gen. Walter H. Frank, C. G. of the 18th Bomb Wing (B-10s), and 18th Air Base (at Wheeler Field) with Brig. Leyte; Luzon; Southern Philippines. Territorial funds of $140,000 werematched by the Civil Aeronautics Administration. This page is not available in other languages. B-18 stationed at Hickam Field, c1938-1940. A simulated deck of an aircraft carrier was installed and air-group pilots completed their training by qualifying in day and night deck landings before going aboard the carriers for combat duty. During the nearly four years of war, the group participated in 10 major campaigns, flew more than 1,000 combat missions and earned two Distinguished Unit Citations and the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation. 1939, and 5th Bombardment Group (Heavy) in Nov 1940. It's easy! It was comprised of a paved runway 100-feet wide by 3,500 feet in length with taxiways, aircraft parking mat, and an access road connecting the main road through the village of Kailua. Citation. Helped to neutralize enemy bases on Yap and in the Truk and Palau Act 153, Session Laws of Hawaii 1945, appropriated $115,000 for the acquisition of lands for Lihue Airport. Fifty five P-40 aircraft also arrived by aircraft carrier. Squadrons. Extensive construction was undertaken to provide a base for seaplane and landplane operations, principally for the Naval Air Transport Service. Gambo Flying Service lost two planes and two civilian Aeronca aircraft were fired on by the attacking forces. The 5th Bombardment Group suffered devastating casualties and equipment damage during the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hickam Field and other targets on the island of Oahu on 7 December 1941. Island Flight Service consolidated with Aero Service and Supply in the operation of a repair, rental and charter service. Naval Air Facility, Honolulu by the Navy Department. The field was an unpaved sod strip. Flew long patrol and photographic missions over the With no prior notice for aircrew, 12 B-52H bombers took off in rapid succession.[4]. 2d Signal Service Battalion 5th Chemical Company, Service, Aviation . Command. The Navy determined that Puunene Airport was not adequate and found it necessary to establish another large air station on Maui. Brig. Canadian Pacific Airlines inaugurated air service to Honolulu. Joseph E Reddoch Jr, 31 Dec 1943; Col Thomas C Musgrave Jr, 4 Apr 1944; Barbers Point Naval Air Station was under construction at the time of the Pearl Harbor attack. Eriik Nikula Nikulae@cs.com (Heavy) in Sep 1950. Assigned to Strategic Air The land was donated to the Territory by the Hawaiian Pineapple Company. Then struck enemy bases and installations on Bougainville, New Associated Press, "Air Force wing in nuclear goof has more trouble", Hoffman, "Minots 5th Bomb Wing flunks nuclear inspection", Learn how and when to remove this template message, terrorist attacks against the United States on 11 September 2001, 2007 United States Air Force nuclear weapons incident, 18th Composite Wing (later, 18th Wing; 18th Bombardment Wing), Far East Air Forces (later, Pacific Air Command, U.S. Army), 4th Aero (later, 4th Squadron; 4th Observation; 4th Reconnaissance; 394th Bombardment Squadron), 6th Aero (later, 6th Squadron; 6th Pursuit) Squadron, 23d Squadron (later, 23d Bombardment; 23d Reconnaissance; 23d Strategic Reconnaissance; 23d Bombardment; 23d Bomb) Squadron, 26th Attack (later, 26th Bombardment) Squadron, 31st Bombardment (later, 31st Strategic Reconnaissance; 31st Bombardment) Squadron, 50th Observation (later, 50th Reconnaissance; 5th Reconnaissance) Squadron, 72d Bombardment (later, 72d Strategic Reconnaissance; 72d Bombardment; 72d Bomb) Squadron, "Aircraft Stationed at Hickam AFB/Luke Field", "Prairie Vigilance 16: Anytime, Anywhere", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=5th_Operations_Group&oldid=1029036816. Naval Air Station Kahului, Maui was placed in commission under command of Commander Phil LeRoy Hayes. Molokai Airport was returned to the Territory of Hawaiiby the Navy. The B-24 was better suited for operations in the Pacific, having a higher speed and a larger bomb load at medium altitudes. The 19th Bomb Group at Hamilton was alerted for the Philippine Islands. Immediately after the Pearl Harbor attack all airports were taken over by the armed forces of the United States. direct to Kalaupapa. Work was completed in 1943. Work was scheduled for completion in 1949. Colonel Douglas Cox was appointed new wing commander. The 5th Operations Group (5 OG) is an operational component of the United States Air Force 5th Bomb Wing, stationed at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. A 1946 photograph of Barbers Point NAS shows 500 planes on its ramp, nearly wingtip to wingtip. Terminal facilities were built by the Navy during the war. STATIONS. operations including raids on enemy bases and installations on Luzon, Valley Isle Aviation operated from Kahului Airport, providing service on the island of Maui similar to that furnished by Maui Flying Academy. Puunene Airport, Maui, was taken over by the Navy and was greatly expanded. In addition, the losses in Europe were reaching such magnitudes that the entire B-17 production was urgently needed for replacements and training in that theatre. In lieu of restoration, The Army paid the Territory $17,500 to match the Legislative appropriation for construction. Thirty five B-17 Bombers were ferried through Hickam to the Philippines. On the north side of the field, the Navy built the Naval Air Station Honolulu to support the Naval Air Transport operations and to house about 5,000 men. The Maui Airport at Puunene had been used by the military before the Pearl Harbor attack and was enlarged to become Naval Air Station 30. New rules and regulations of the Territorial Airport System were approved by Acting Governor Oren E. Long. The work was completed May 22, 1948. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY Moved to the Philippines in 1945 till the end of the war. Hickam Field, TH, 8 Feb 1938; Kipapa, TH, 23 May 1942; Kualoa, TH, 9 Sep-9 Nov 1942 . Distinguished Unit Citations: Woleai Island, 18 Apr-15 This time the effort was not successful but the flow stopped naturally. Philippines and Borneo; and patrols off the China coast. Two operational bomb squadrons (23d and 31st) were formed. The Army Corps of Engineers was about 10 percentcomplete on the dredging of three seaplane runways at Keehi Lagoon which were to be two to three miles long by 1,000 feet wide by 10 feet deep.
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