January 31, 1942

January 30, 1944

January 31, 1944


1944

1945

Location
Located on Kwajalein.

Construction
Japanese built this airfield, with a single coral surfaced runway.

American Missions Against Kwajalein
February 1, 1942 - January 28, 1944

American Occupation
Occupied by American forces on January 31, 1944 and repaired. It became a base for 7th AF B-24 bombers, allowing them to fly missions against Wake and Truk.

American Units based at Kwajalein
30th BG, 38th BS (B-24) Nanumea Mar 13 - Aug 4, 1944 to Saipan
11th BG, HQ from Tarawa March 25 - Aug 14, 1944 to Saipan
11th BG, 431 BS (B-24) from Tarawa Mar 31 - August 4, 1944 to Saipan
11th BG, 26th BS (B-24) from Tarawa Apr 14 - Aug 4, 1944 to Saipan
28th PRS (det F-5) Hawaii June 30 - Sept 24, 1944 to Peleliu
VMB-613 (PBJ) 1944
VMO-115 (F4U)