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Nielson Field
Former military and civilian airfield in Makati, Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Nelson Field.
Nielson Field (Luzon, the Philippines) was the location of the Far East Air Force headquarters. Most of the aircraft of the FEAF were based at either Clark Field or Nichols Field. The cultural site was an Honourable Mention in the 2001 UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage Awards.[1]
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Nielson Field | |
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Part of Fifth Air Force | |
Makati, Philippines | |
![]() Aerial view of Nielson Airport in 1937 | |
Coordinates | 14°33′02.06″N 121°01′46.08″E |
Type | Military airfield |
Site information | |
Controlled by | United States Army Air Forces |
Site history | |
Built | 1937 |
In use | 1937–1948 |
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