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    Del Monte Bukidnon Province | Mindanao Philippines
Location
Lat 8° 22' 27N Long 124° 49' 52E 60E  Del Monte is located at an elevation of 1,797' / 547m above sea level in Bukidnon Province on Mindanao in the Philippines.

Prewar
Del Monte was owned by the Del Monte Corporation and planted with pineapples.

Wartime History
During the middle of 1942, occupied by the Japanese during their occupation of the Philippines. Starting in November 1944, Del Monte Airfield was within range of American aircraft and was bombed.

American missions against Del Monte Airfield
November 1, 1944–January 13, 1945

Del Monte Airfield
American Airfield built at Del Monte Pineapple Plantation

Dalirig Airfield
American Airfield built at Del Monte Pineapple Plantation

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Last Updated
March 12, 2021

 

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