Location
49-560 Kamehameha Highway

Construction
Pre-war ranch was controlled by the US miltary who built an airfield here.

Wartime History
Used during the war.

Units based at Wheeler
11th BG 42nd BS (B-17) Espiritu Santo April 8, 1943 - ?
318th FG, 19th FS (P-47) ? - April 18, 44 Bellows Field
7th AF, 28th PRS (F-5) Kipapa Airfield Oct 9, 44 det Apr 23, 45 Okinawa

Today
Many wartime bunkers and fortifications are present. One of the bunkers is devoted to Hollywood movies filmed on the property, including Jurrasic Park, Pearl Harbor, and Windtalkers.

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Last Updated
December 9, 2008