Attu Naval Air Station
This U.S. naval station was built shortly after the recapture of Attu Island in 1943. The base was used as staging area against targets on the Kurile Islands. The base was abandoned after the war. Over 20 gun emplacements are still present around the airfield.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: U.S. Navy
- PacificWrecks
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