Presently,
the Army uses the field for small unit maneuvers of platoon and
squad size. Helicopters also use the field for training for both
day and night tactical flight operations. The runways are
jointly used by civilian planes and commercial gliders and are
leased and controlled by the State of Hawaii. The Army maintains
priority for use at all times.
Take
a virtual tour of Dillingham AFB in August of 1949, (less than
two years after deactivation) in the photo gallery below.
The photos are courtesy of the 15th Airlift Wing History
Office. Abbreviated descriptions are written across the
faces of the photos.
Click here for John
Bennett's updated 2000-2001 Field Survey Report of Mokuleia
(Dillingham) Field:
(Large file of 10mb use broadband connection and allow time for
download)
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Aerial View in Aug of 42
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P-40s in the break for landing, Mar 42
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P-40s Ready for takeoff Feb 42
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P-40s Refueling, Circa 42
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An OR&L train rumbles by, Northbound in 1942
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Overhead view in Feb of 1947
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Overhead view in Sept of 1947
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Aerial Oblique looking East in July 49
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Overhead View in Dec 1953
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100,000 Gallon Water Tank in 49
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AvGas Pumping Stations
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Barracks in 49
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Base Chapel in 49
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Infirmary in 49
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Base Theater in 49
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Latrine behind Theater
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Bomb Storage Bldg
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Concrete Bunker in 49 (Stll Stands Today)
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Crash Rescue Station in 49
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Bulldozed Revetment
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Fire Station
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Panorama Looking North in 49
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Panorama Looking East in 49
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HQ Bldg
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Pierced Steel Matting Bunkers
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Mess Hall
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Motor Pool
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NCO Quarters
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More NCO Quarters
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Radio Bldg in 49
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Radio Building in 2001
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Revetment in 49
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Sewage Treatment in 49
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Telex Bldg in 49
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Transformer in 49
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Tranformer Bldg in 49
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Warehouse in 49
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Chlorination Plant in 49
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Water Tank in 49
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Wind Tee in 49
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NOAA aerial of Dillingham in June 2000
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