3182ND ENGINEER PETROLEUM DISTRIBUTION CO.
OKINAWA 1945-1946
PAGE 2 TANK CONSTRUCTION AND MEN OF THE UNIT
The 3182nd was tasked with the construction of petroleum distribution systems, storage tanks, pipelines and pumping stations around Okinawa for aviation gas and fuel for military use.
Photos of how they constructed a fuel storage tank, and men that were in the unit.
The 3182nd was tasked with the construction of petroleum distribution systems, storage tanks, pipelines and pumping stations around Okinawa for aviation gas and fuel for military use.
General MacArthur and his plane the Bataan, he was on Okinawa 28 August 1945 on his way to Tokyo for the signing of the surrender documents ending WWII.
Various planes and sights around Okinawa including Yomitan Air Field, Futenma and Yonabaru.
8th Air Force HQ at Kadena Air Field and the Baka Bomb on display at 8th AF HQ.
The 3182nd was tasked with the construction of petroleum distribution systems, storage tanks, pipelines and pumping stations around Okinawa for aviation gas and fuel for military use.
Views of the main camp which was at or near Kadena Air Field. Quonset huts and other buildings and tents around the camp, some of their equipment and pictures of some of the fuel storage tanks and pipelines that they installed.