Tanauan Airfield

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Tanauan Airfield
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Tanauan Airfield
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Aerial view of Tanauan airfield, Leyte, Philippines
Site information
TypeMilitary airfield
Controlled by United States Army Air Forces
Location
Tanauan Airfield
Coordinates 11°06′15.11″N125°01′14.08″E / 11.1041972°N 125.0205778°E / 11.1041972; 125.0205778
Site history
Built1943
In use1943-1944

Tanauan Airfield is a World War II airfield located near Tanauan in the province of Leyte, Philippines. It was closed after the war.

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History

The airfield was built by the Americans shortly after landing on Leyte in November 1944. It was used by the 312th Bombardment Group (19 November 1944 - 10 February 1945) and 433d Troop Carrier Group (19 January - 31 May 1945).

With the withdrawal of American forces, the airfield was abandoned. There is little or no trace of its existence.

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