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The runway was lengthened to 3,800 feet. Hawaiian Airlines purchased six additional Douglas DC-3 planes and one 7-passenger Beechcraft for its regular passenger and cargo service. The commission consisted of seven members who were appointed by the Governor. The buildings and other facilities were constructed by the Navy during the War. Bomb Group, 5th, World War, 1939-1945 -- Regimental Histories -- United States, World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, American, United States. Barbers Point Naval Air Station was under construction at the time of the Pearl Harbor attack. 38th: 1947-1949. Its mission is to manage and operate B-52H Stratofortress bombers serve as part of the Air Force's conventional and strategic combat force. 1939; Espiritu Santo, 1 Dec 1942; Guadalcanal, 19 Aug 1943; Munda, New 5th Bombardment Group (Heavy), Hq & Hq Squadron 23d Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) 31st Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) 72d Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) 4th Reconnaissance Squadron (Heavy) = Redesignated 394th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 22 April 1942 . The occasion was to inaugurate Uniteds scheduled daily service between Honolulu and San Francisco on May 1, 1947. of 14thPursuit Wing (P-26s). A contract for grading and paving a 3,750 foot runway was let for $359,627. 31st Bombardment Squadron (31st BS) During 1941, the 31st BS was part of the 7th Air Force and based at Hickam Field operating B-18 Bolo and B-17 Flying Fortress. HD Stock Video Footage - U.S. Army Air Forces B-17s on - CriticalPast One was destroyed, three others badly damaged. Performed long-range strategic reconnaissance, July 1949 October 1955, with some limited reconnaissance to September 1958. During the early days of the War, Hawaiians Sikorsky planes were converted to cargo planes, carrying critical medical supplies and equipment to the other islands and bringing back cargo of fresh vegetables and beef. ), Data from Air Force Combat Units of World War II By Maurer, Maurer, Published 1986. Solomon Islands and the Coral Sea, attacked Japanese shipping off Central Pacific; Guadalcanal; New Guinea; Northern Solomons; Eastern Mandates; Bismarck Archipelago; Western Pacific; Leyte; Luzon; Southern Philippines; China Offensive; Air Combat, Asiatic-Pacific Theater. It was asphalt concrete and 400feet by 50,000 feet long. George P. Bolan, SSgt: Richard A. Dickerson, Cpl: Alfred Hays, Pvt: .