A pre-World War II airfield, after the US Army landing at Saidor on 2 January 1944 to liberate the area from the Japanese, construction of a single runway running roughly ESE to WNW began. Initially, the airfield was only usable by light Liaison planes, later it was expanded to include extensive taxiways and revetments on the north and south side of the runway, and an apron at each edge of the runway.
At the time of construction, Saidor was the most forward airfield for Allied aircraft striking Japanese to the west. Many planes refueled and made emergency landings at the airfield.
Saidor Airport is in use today. This is a WWII overlay. The 863rd Aviation Engineers Camp is to the North.
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My dad was in the (ORIGINAL) 863rd Army Engineer's Battalion that built Saidor. I have his Battalion photo album with photos of Saidor (and many other fields) that they built. Thank you for bringing back one of the prides of the Dodo bird (863rd Army Engineers).
2 years ago
Can you private message me? My Grandfather was in Co B and I've always wanted to find a photo. I have a photo of him at the camping ground. I can share that too.
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