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B-29 bombers headed
to the bases in the Marianas routinely used the aviation facilities on
Kwajalein Island to refuel before continuing on their long journey
overseas. The same applied for B-29s returning to the United
States. One squadron member compared the traffic on the airstrip
at Kwajalein to Grand Central Station.
Photograph:
Marine Bombing Squadron Six-Thirteen (via
Robert Klinke)
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