Bellows AFS

Bellows Air Force Station (AFS), located on the windward side of Oahu, Hawaii, was established in 1917 as part of the Army's coastal defense system during World War I. It was significantly expanded and became Bellows Field in 1933, serving as a key training and staging base for Army Air Forces during World War II, including pilot and glider training operations. The base was bombed during the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941, resulting in casualties and damage. After the war, Bellows transitioned to a support role, eventually becoming a recreational facility for military personnel, while still providing training areas and communications support.