USAF restores WWII airbase that launched nuclear bombs on Japan to counter China
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The U.S. military is reviving North Field, a World War II airbase on Tinian Island that launched nuclear bombs on Japan. Teams are clearing overgrowth, removing unexploded ordnance, and repairing infrastructure. The project aims to restore the strategic airfield for future Indo-Pacific operations. Most runway overgrowth has been cleared and new asphalt laid. This restoration enhances U.S. military capability and deterrence while preserving the site's historical significance.
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