The Snapshots in Time Collection

Aerial View of a Hawaiian Military Airfield with Triangular Runway Layout — WWII Era, Oahu

Aerial View of a Hawaiian Military Airfield with Triangular Runway Layout — WWII Era, Oahu

This aerial photograph shows a Hawaiian military airfield with a triangular runway layout typical of World War II-era U.S. airfield construction. Rows of aircraft sit parked near the runway intersection, with base buildings and surrounding development spread across the plain below volcanic ridgelines. Aerial views such as this were commonly taken for reconnaissance and orientation purposes during the war. Project: 218723