6. Hangar 4


On December 7, 1941, the aircraft tower was located on top of Hangar 4. For some reason, the Japanese never attempted to destroy the tower, which was critical to field operations. Aircraft parked around the hangar were hit but not the hangar itself.

Warhawk wreckage
Warhawk wreckage in front of Hangar 4 at Wheeler Field



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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