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Harris Field
NameHarris Field
LocationTinian Island, Northern Mariana Islands

Harris Field is a former United States Army Air Forces airfield located on Tinian Island, Northern Mariana Islands, which played a significant role in World War II, particularly in the Pacific Theater of Operations. The airfield was named after William P. Harris, a United States Navy Ensign who was killed in action during the Attack on Pearl Harbor. Harris Field was constructed by the Seabees and was used as a staging base for Boeing B-29 Superfortress bombers, including those that participated in the Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The airfield was also used by United States Army Air Forces units, including the 509th Composite Group and the 315th Bombardment Wing.

● Introduction

Harris Field was one of the key airfields in the Mariana Islands, along with Isely Field and North Field (Tinian), and was used as a base for Allied forces during World War II. The airfield was constructed on a coral plateau and featured two runways, each approximately 8,500 feet long. Harris Field was used by a variety of United States Army Air Forces units, including the 20th Air Force and the 21st Bombardment Command. The airfield was also used by Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force units, including No. 11 Squadron RAAF and No. 24 Squadron RAAF. The airfield was supported by United States Navy units, including Task Force 58 and Task Force 38.

● History

The construction of Harris Field began in 1944, shortly after the Allied invasion of Tinian Island. The airfield was built by the Seabees, who worked tirelessly to construct the runways, taxiways, and other facilities. The airfield was officially opened on December 1944 and was used by United States Army Air Forces units, including the 315th Bombardment Wing and the 509th Composite Group. Harris Field played a significant role in the Pacific Theater of Operations, particularly in the Battle of Iwo Jima and the Battle of Okinawa. The airfield was also used as a staging base for Boeing B-29 Superfortress bombers, including those that participated in the Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The airfield was visited by several notable figures, including General Douglas MacArthur and Admiral Chester Nimitz.

● Geography

Harris Field is located on Tinian Island, which is part of the Northern Mariana Islands. The airfield is situated on a coral plateau, approximately 10 miles northwest of the island's capital, San Jose. The airfield is surrounded by hills and valleys, and features two runways, each approximately 8,500 feet long. The airfield is also close to several other notable locations, including Saipan Island and Guam Island. The airfield is supported by several United States Navy bases, including Naval Base Guam and Andersen Air Force Base. The airfield is also near several United States Army bases, including Fort Benning and Fort Bragg.

● Facilities

Harris Field features a range of facilities, including two runways, each approximately 8,500 feet long. The airfield also features several taxiways, aprons, and hangars. The airfield is equipped with a range of air traffic control systems, including radar and communication systems. The airfield is also supported by several United States Army and United States Navy units, including the 1st Cavalry Division (United States) and the United States Pacific Fleet. The airfield is near several notable facilities, including Los Alamos National Laboratory and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. The airfield is also close to several universities, including Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley.

● Operations

Harris Field was used by a variety of United States Army Air Forces units, including the 20th Air Force and the 21st Bombardment Command. The airfield was used as a staging base for Boeing B-29 Superfortress bombers, including those that participated in the Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The airfield was also used by Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force units, including No. 11 Squadron RAAF and No. 24 Squadron RAAF. The airfield was supported by United States Navy units, including Task Force 58 and Task Force 38. The airfield was visited by several notable figures, including General Curtis LeMay and General Carl Spaatz. The airfield was also used as a base for Operation Downfall, which was the planned Allied invasion of Japan.

● Incidents

Harris Field was the site of several notable incidents, including the B-29 crash on Tinian in 1945. The airfield was also affected by several typhoons, including Typhoon Louise (1945) and Typhoon Karen (1947). The airfield was visited by several notable figures, including General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Admiral William Halsey Jr.. The airfield was also used as a base for several notable United States Army Air Forces units, including the 509th Composite Group and the 315th Bombardment Wing. The airfield is now a National Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The airfield is also near several other notable landmarks, including the USS Arizona Memorial and the National World War II Memorial. Category:Airports in the Northern Mariana Islands

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