4. Hangar 1


Hangar 1 was the first building hit on Dec 7, 1941. Several engineering shops on the road side of the hangar were protected by a concrete dividing wall. The flight line side received extensive damage.


Hangar 1
Wheelers devastated Hangar 1, following the Dec 7 attack.

Hangar 1 - Close up
Close-up view of wreckage in Hangar 1, with P-36 aircraft on the left and a P-40 in the background.


WHEELER HISTORICAL MAP INDEX
1. Kunia Tunnel 2. Abandoned Runway 3. Fire House
4. Hangar 1 5. Hangar 3 6. Hangar 4
7. Base Headquarters 8. Front Gate 9. 636 Sperry Loop
10. Consolidated Open Mess 11. Quarters No. 652 12. Quarters No. 540



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