January 7, 1942
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WEDNESDAY, 7 JANUARY 1942

USN: Naval aviation expanded to 27,500 planes is approved by U.S. President Roosevelt.

IJN: A6M2 Zeros from the Tainan Kokutai (Tainan Air Group) arrive at Zettle Airfield on Jolo Island.

US Army: Contractors Pacific Naval Air Base personnel augmented by U.S. Army personnel begin expanding Mariveles Airfield.