Aerial View of Tinian in 1945

[syscom3]

I dont know where this should have been posted, so I will let the mods figure where to put it.

Its a pretty big pic, but I figure you can shrink it down for your own tastes.

 

[vikingBerserker]

Wow, I always thought it was a heck of a lot bigger then that!

 

[syscom3]

Wow, I always thought it was a heck of a lot bigger then that!

Yes, it is a small island. And it also supported seven paved runways, hardstands and facilities for all of the supporting units.

This is one packed island!

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

Looks like a Wal-Mart parking lot for aircraft.

 

[syscom3]

Looks like a Wal-Mart parking lot for aircraft.

 

[wheelsup_cavu]

Looks like a Wal-Mart parking lot for aircraft.

Good analogy.


Wheels

 

[Hollywood]

The B-29 pictured is from the 484th squad 505th group my Dad's group(circle W). He said 24 hour Ops. made them the busiest airport in the World..... I suppose by far!

 

[Wayne Little]

Wow, excellent shot Sys!

 

[syscom3]

The B-29 pictured is from the 484th squad 505th group my Dad's group(circle W). ......

Have any pictures or stories to share with us?

 

[diddyriddick]

Yes, it is a small island. And it also supported seven paved runways, hardstands and facilities for all of the supporting units.

This is one packed island!

That was what I thought.

 

[herman1rg]

North Field (Tinian) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Gnomey]

Nice pic sys.

 

[vikingBerserker]

What that not be so cool to visit. Hollywood, you need to share some stories of you dad.