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Taoyuan Air Base, Military airbase in Taoyuan City, Taiwan

The Republic of China Air Force base operated southeast of Taipei's civilian Taoyuan International Airport until its transformation into a naval facility in 2007.

The base hosted F-104A Starfighters during the 1958 Quemoy Crisis, with aircraft achieving operational status within 30 hours after their arrival at the location.

The former military installation currently serves as the venue for the Taoyuan Land Art Festival, displaying contemporary sculptures from international artists.

The site maintains the collection of 18 aircraft from the former Chung Cheng Aviation Museum, transferred to the location after its conversion to Taoyuan Naval Base.

In 1965, a Chinese defector pilot landed an IL-28 bomber at the base, marking one of the notable instances of military aircraft defection during the Cold War period.

GPS coordinates: 25.05638,121.24361

Latest update: March 8, 2025 07:28

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