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unusual facts about Wheeler Army Airfield


NSGA Kunia

Naval Security Group Activity Kunia (NSGA Kunia) was officially commissioned November 14, 1980, at Wheeler Army Airfield serve as an integral member of the worldwide U.S. communications network, and to provide radio relay and secure communications for the defense of the U.S. and its allies.


Dole Air Race

On 28 June, about a month after Dole posted the prizes, Air Corps Lieutenants Lester J. Maitland and Albert F. Hegenberger flew a three-engine Atlantic-Fokker C-2 military aircraft from Oakland Municipal Airport to Wheeler Army Airfield on Oahu in 25 hours and 50 minutes.


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