Location
Lat 8° 10' 0" Long 125° 4' 0" Located off the north-west coast of Mindanao, in Cotabato Province.
Construction
Prewar airfield. Used briefly after the Japanese assault on the Philippines by USAAF aircraft and personnel, prior to surrender.
Joseph St. John recalls the airfield in 1942 in Leyte Calling, page 16-17:
"The squadron was moved to Malabang and operated there for a couple of months. The situation around Malabang was all disordered, and it became every man for himself. Each one of us had to decided whether or not to surrender."
Japanese Usage
Later occupied by the Japanese and used briefly.
American Missions Against Malabang
January 14 - March 12, 1945
American Usage
LIberated in April 1945, the airfield was again used briefly by American Liason aircraft and US Marine Corps aircraft.
American Units Based at Malabang
25th Liaison Sqn (UC-78, L-5) Dulag April 19 - June 22, 45 Del Monte
US Marine PBJs were also based at Malabang in 1945.
References
Thanks to Tony Feredo for additional information.
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