W. Meibaum 1945
April 4, 1945
Justin Taylan 2004
Justin Taylan 2005
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Location
Located in the southern
part of Manila.
Construction
Built prior to the war, used by the US Army until December 1941.
American Units Based at Nichols (Defense of Philippines)
24th PG, 20th PS (P-35, P-40) Hamilton Oct 40 - Dec 9 , 41 to Clark
24th PG, 17th PS (P-26, P-35, P-40E) from USA late Oct 40 -
24th PG, 21st PS (P-40E)
Japanese Occupation
Occupied by the Japanese after the fall of Manila. As the threat of American liberation aproached, the Japanese anticipated an attack
on Manila to come from south and heavily defended
the airfield area with anti-aircraft
guns, pillboxes, gun positions and bunkers, manned by the 3rd Naval Battalion.
Japanese Units based at Nichols
1021 Kokutai (G4M) stationed at Nichols and Cebu
American
Missions Against Nichols Field
April 12, 1942 - February 13, 1945
American Use
Liberated by Americans
in early 1945. Many wrecked Japanese planes were present
at the airfield after liberation. Several intact aircraft were captured, including Navy and Army aircraft.
American Units based at Nichols (Liberation)
13th AF, 5th BG, 31st BS
Today
The airfield has been used since the war,
and today is the Manila International / Nino Aquino
Airport. Also located at the airport is the
Vilamor Philippine Military Air Base.
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