| Andersen AFB & Northwest Field Part II |
Outside the 13th Air Force HQ building sits the monument to the
heritage of the "Jungle Air Force." Activated in 1943, the 13th
served through the Pacific War, Korea, Vietnam, and still does
the will of the country when called by the President.
28 Aug 04.
heritage of the "Jungle Air Force." Activated in 1943, the 13th
served through the Pacific War, Korea, Vietnam, and still does
the will of the country when called by the President.
28 Aug 04.
At the eastern end of Tarague Beach
are the collapsed remains of a
Japanese pillbox. Undermined by time
and tide, this pillbox was built to
defend a beach that was never
attacked. 28 Aug 04.
are the collapsed remains of a
Japanese pillbox. Undermined by time
and tide, this pillbox was built to
defend a beach that was never
attacked. 28 Aug 04.
| Heritage Hall Andersen AFB Musuem Andersen AFB Terminal Building |
Located in the Terminal Building,
Heritage Hall is open 24/7 and is
outside the security area, so
anyone can visit. If you are not a
DOD employee, you will have to
obtain a visitor's pass at the
Andersen front gate. Heritage
Hall, though smaller by far than
Naval Base Guam's museum,
gives a nice summary tracing of
Andersen's history, starting with
the original prehistoric Chamorro
inhabitants.
Heritage Hall is open 24/7 and is
outside the security area, so
anyone can visit. If you are not a
DOD employee, you will have to
obtain a visitor's pass at the
Andersen front gate. Heritage
Hall, though smaller by far than
Naval Base Guam's museum,
gives a nice summary tracing of
Andersen's history, starting with
the original prehistoric Chamorro
inhabitants.
(Above) The Colleen display. The Colleen is the other
B29 wreck known to still be in the jungle, and it sits at
the base of Tarague cliff, 300 feet below the one I
surveyed on the previous page. The Colleen was
salvaged in the late 1990's after hikers discovered it
still contained remains of the crew. Above is a
propeller blade, hydraulic accumulator, and shadow
box describing the plane's history and salvage.
(Right) B29 and B36 models on loan from Mr. Chuck
McManus are but two of the many models of aircraft
types, from WWII through the present day.
B29 wreck known to still be in the jungle, and it sits at
the base of Tarague cliff, 300 feet below the one I
surveyed on the previous page. The Colleen was
salvaged in the late 1990's after hikers discovered it
still contained remains of the crew. Above is a
propeller blade, hydraulic accumulator, and shadow
box describing the plane's history and salvage.
(Right) B29 and B36 models on loan from Mr. Chuck
McManus are but two of the many models of aircraft
types, from WWII through the present day.
(Left) World Warl II U.S. Army Air Forces uniforms on display.
(Above) A Norden bombsite on loan from the Air Force
Museum. The Norden sight was a highly successful, and highly
classified, part of U.S. bombers throughout the war.
(Below) Not confined to only WWII, the Hall's collection tells
Andersen's story all the way through the present day. Some of
the more recent artifacts are a B52 Stratofortress crew chair
and simulated B52 instrument panels.
(Above) A Norden bombsite on loan from the Air Force
Museum. The Norden sight was a highly successful, and highly
classified, part of U.S. bombers throughout the war.
(Below) Not confined to only WWII, the Hall's collection tells
Andersen's story all the way through the present day. Some of
the more recent artifacts are a B52 Stratofortress crew chair
and simulated B52 instrument panels.
Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz speaks at the commissioning ceremonies of North West Field in this
rare color photo.
rare color photo.
Along the northwestern stretch
of Route 3, you are running outside
the remains of Northwest Field,
which is stilled owned by Andersen
AFB. Northwest Field was the
largest B-29 base on Guam. In
August of 1945, the actual last
mission of WWII was launched from
it (five days after the atomic attacks).
of Route 3, you are running outside
the remains of Northwest Field,
which is stilled owned by Andersen
AFB. Northwest Field was the
largest B-29 base on Guam. In
August of 1945, the actual last
mission of WWII was launched from
it (five days after the atomic attacks).
This monument plaque was dedicated along the side of Route
3 in August 2005, the 60th anniversary of the final mission of
World War II. Photos Oct. 2005.
3 in August 2005, the 60th anniversary of the final mission of
World War II. Photos Oct. 2005.
Now a Guam Seashore Preserve, Ritidian Point used to be part of Northwest Field. Guam's
northern-most point, Ritidian is the site of the completion of the Liberation of Guam in 1944. Ritidian
was captured on 8 August, 1944, just about two weeks after the U.S. forces had landed. This photo is
from the beach, looking south to the massive limestone cliffs. Nov. 2005.
northern-most point, Ritidian is the site of the completion of the Liberation of Guam in 1944. Ritidian
was captured on 8 August, 1944, just about two weeks after the U.S. forces had landed. This photo is
from the beach, looking south to the massive limestone cliffs. Nov. 2005.
