East Field, World War II airfield in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands.
East Field contained a 5,100-foot runway with parallel taxiways and numerous aircraft revetments designed for military operations during World War II.
The 51st Naval Construction Battalion built this airfield in 1944 following the United States capture of Saipan from Japanese forces.
The airfield served as a central point for American military personnel from different states who operated B-29 bombers and fighter aircraft.
After its closure in the 1960s, the former airfield grounds transformed into residential areas and a golf course for the local community.
The 318th Fighter Group and 6th Night Fighter Squadron stationed P-47 Thunderbolts and P-61 Black Widows at this strategic Pacific location.
Location: Saipan
Inception: 1944
GPS coordinates: 15.16803,145.77672
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:58
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