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    Shinchiku (Hsinchu, Xinzhu, 新竹) Northern Taiwan Taiwan (Formosa)
Location
Lat 24° 48' 13N Long 120° 58' 7E  Shinchiku is located at an elevation of 131' / 39m above sea level in the northwest of Formosa (Taiwan). During the Japanese colonial era between 1895–1945, located in Shinchiku Prefecture of Formosa. Today located in Northern Taiwan in the Republic of China (Taiwan). Postwar, known as Hsinchu (Xinzhu) 新竹 in Northern Taiwan in the Republic of China (Taiwan).

Wartime History
During World War II, used by the Japanese as an anchorage for the duration of the Pacific War.

American missions against Shinchiku
November 25, 1943–August 10, 1945

Shinchiku Airfield (Hsinchu Air Base)
Located west of Shinchiku (Hsinchu)

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Last Updated
March 20, 2022

 

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