Davao Airfield (Sasa, Francisco Bangoy)

Mindanao| Philippines

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September 1, 1944

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Circa 1945

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Location
Lat 7° 7' 0" Long 125° 38' 0" located to the north-east of Davao in Davao Del Norte Province.

Wartime Usage
Occupied by the Japanese. HQ of the 1st Kokutai was based at Davao, but their aircraft were dispersed at several other airfields.

American Missions Against Davao (Sasa)
August 5, 1944 - March 5, 1945

Today
Still in use today as Francisco Bangoy International Airport.

 

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