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TINIAN OCTOBER 2009: A Glimpse of where History was Made, as it Transitions to History Itself

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I can't remember what kind of trees these are. I believe that they were imported just for the Tinian Dynasty. They do put down some pretty cool-looking roots!
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I can't remember what kind of trees these are. I believe that they were imported just for the Tinian Dynasty. They do put down some pretty cool-looking roots!

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  • The entrance was central, with an arm extending each way from the common entryway. You can see the large metal door just behind the thick concrete blast barrier. Apparently this design was unique to the Japanese, and it included the ability to circulate fresh air, free of any contaminants which may be in the outside air.<br /> <br /> Walk over between the concrete barrier and entrance and look into the shelter (and you will be at the next photo).
  • Looking in. The door was double (here you see an inward-swinging door, to my right is the outward swinging door you saw in the last photo). Then, immediately inside, one could turn right or left. Either direction had another doorway, also with a heavy door. It would have taken a very determined enemy indeed to crash into here. I understand that when the American troops arrived, this place was totally deserted.
  • The Japanese Air Administration Building, located just north of the North Field Service Apron, had no connection with the airport activity. This was a headquarters where officers were responsible for coordination of the air war for the entire region. After the Americans captured Tinian (and Ushi Field, as the Japanese called this air base), this building was also used by American military officers.
  • I assume that it has lost some of its appeal as working quarters since then.
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  • On the east end of the Service Apron is the Japanese Air Operations Building. Officers here directed activities for Ushi Field. Apparently during WWII (prior to the overgrowth of so many trees), one could see the entire air base and direct the planes from here as they taxied, etc.
  • Here you see one of the many present-day occupants of the Air Operations Building guarding one of the entries.
  • Now, just past mid day: Back to enjoy the Blow Hole for a few more spurts.
  • If you enjoyed the sunrise Blow Hole video, here is another 3 minutes and 49 seconds, accompanied by another didgerido number. We start out looking south, where you will see another blow hole, and then pan around to the east and end up looking northward, with the blow hole in the foreground and Saipan in the background.<br /> <br /> Oh, and Tom: Feel free to skip the videos!
  • Sorry if spiders give you the creepy-crawlies (like they do me), but Saipan spiders are some of our prettier critters, really. Especially when the sun is shining through some of their body parts.
  • The current Tinian Airport was also used during WWII (it was called West Field then). Japanese anti-aircraft and other large guns have been moved here to create a historical display.
  • I wonder if there was any padding on the seat in the 1940's. I doubt it.
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  • You see the chandelier reflected below tourists in the Tinian Dynasty lobby. They definitely do keep the floor extremely shiny!
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  • Attached to the lobby is a mall.
  • On the other side of the window-wall is a fine-dining restaurant. I have never seen it open, but I guess maybe it is just for the evening meals.
  • On the way to the pool. A very silly minute and 45 seconds. And maybe some of you will prefer the marimba music to the didgerido.
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  • I can't remember what kind of trees these are. I believe that they were imported just for the Tinian Dynasty. They do put down some pretty cool-looking roots!
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