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A B-2 bomber crashed on the Buskin River. Kodiak Historical Society, Harold Beesch collection.
A B-2 bomber crashed on the Buskin River. Kodiak Historical Society, Harold Beesch collection.
Kodiak became a major staging area for North Pacific operations during World War II. The population of the tiny village soared to more than 25,000. A submarine base and air station were constructed at Women's Bay and an army outpost was established near the Buskin River. Bunkers and gun emplacements were built at Chiniak, Long island and Fort Abercrombie. Japanese forces occupied Kiska and Attu in the Aleutians, but were turned back by American and Canadian forces.
For historical information about Naval Air Station Kodiak, visit the Navy Patrol Squadron home page.
Also look at Kodiak Alaska Military History
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