Lipa Airfield (Fernando AFB)

Batangas | Luzon | Philippines

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January 12, 1945
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1945

Location
Located to the west of Lipa, and east of Taal Lake.

Wartime History
At the start of the war, on December 22, 1941 the 27th Bombardment Group temporarily transfered its personell from its squadrons to Lipa before departing on the 25th to Cabcaben Airfield. Afterwards, the airfield was occupied by the Japanese.

American Missions Against Lipa
December 22, 1944 - March 21, 1945

Today
Today the airfield is named Fernando Air Base, named after PAAC Pilot Basilio Fernando who flew during the pre war years.

References
Thanks to Tony Feredo for additional information.

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