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Hickam AFB Historical Sites
July 8, 2017
Alex Snyder's Eagle Project
Please note: The locations on this map are based on their real-life locations. Coordinates are also given.
Through 50 years and 4 wars, more than 3,400,000 men and women of the Far East Air Forces and Pacific Air Forces have served their country with honor and distinction. More than 10,000 have given their lives for freedom. We remember with reverence and gratitude their service and sacrifice in defense of our great nation. This memorial is dedicated to the men and women who have served us as freedom's guardians on America's Pacific front.
PACAF Headquarters, buit in 1940-41 as a 3,000 man barracks, was heavily damaged during the December 7, 1941 attack. At least 60 men died, from wounds received during the bombing.
Atterbury Circle is named after Brigadier General William W. Atterbury, a commander from World War I. The original 75-foot flagpole was erected in 1938. The American flag that flew from the pole during the December 7th attack is preserved and is on display in the PACAF Heaquarers "Courtyard of Heros" adjacent to the memorial park. The Air Force Association Chapter 138 transformed the circle into Atterbury Memorial Park in 2007.
There are two POW/MIA plaques on Hickam AFB, and both were dedicated by Colonel Horace Hickam VFW Post 970. The first plaque is at the flagpole in Atterbury Circle, and that was dedicated on July 3, 1986. The plaque in front of the Hickam AFB gas station was originally dedicated on July 18, 1980 (location not given) and then rededicated on April 4, 1997 to commemorate the end of Operation Home Coming.
The Freedom Tower is 171 feet tall. It was originally designed as a water tower by Captain Howard Nurse. It was used as an emergency water supply, and it held 500,000 gallons of water. It was not targeted by the Japanese on December 7, 1941, because they thought it was a religious monument. However, the bombs on other parts of the base caused it to drain water. In 1969, a tradition was started to light the tower during the holidays.
The new hospital at Hickam Field had been open only a few weeks when it suddenly became a battlefield clinic. All was quiet that Sunday morning as Army nurse Monica Conter reported for duty at 0700. Within the hour, this tranquil scene would become one of chaos and carnage as Japanese attacked.
Dedicated to Monica Conter, one of the two nurses on duty when the bombs started falling on December 7, 1941. This tree was planted about two weeks after the attack in a bomb crater to serve as a healing gesture. May it continue to serve as a reminder of the bravery and commitment of our Armed Forces.
Aloha 'Aina park runs parallel to Julian Avenue, and ends behind the Officers' Club where there was formerly a swimming pool. The park has fields, bike/running paths, and a playground. The park has a memorial to the USAF Medal of Honor winners. The famous Missing Man Memorial is also in the park. Aloha 'Aina park is dedicated to the men and women of the United States Air Force.
Fort Kamehameha was built in 1907 as part of Hickam AFB. The flagpole marks the center of old Fort Kamehameha. It has 5 coastal batteries, which were built between 1911 and 1920. Battery Hawkins is the easiest of the five to see, as it is right off the side of the road. In that area, there is a neighborhood called Officers' Row, which was built in 1916.
There are three kinds of fighters on static display in this area. First is the F-4C "Phantom", reaching speeds of up to 1,500 mph. Second is the F-102A "Delta Dagger", as fast as 1,350 mph. Third, there is the F-15 "Eagle", reaching speeds of 1,875 mph. Finally, there is the F-86E "Sabre", reaching speeds of 678 mph.
The Hickam AFB Main Gate was built in 1937. It used to have Art-Deco stainless steel letters spelling out "Hickam Field", until it was renamed Hickam Air Force Base in 1948. Later, the letters were reinstalled.
Mrs. Shawna Haas
Mr. Terence Yogi
Mr. John McMillan
VFW Post 970
Mr. Greg Holladay
Mr. Robert Hawthorne
Troop 135
Troop 45
My Parents
My Siblings, Daniel & Katarina
15th Wing PA
Pacific Air Forces
Mr. James D'Angina
John Carter
Stephen Leatherman
Dylan Cox
Christian Yogi
Aidan Haas
Alexander Allen