The Navy flew from Coco Solo, on the Atlantic side. A google search revealed an anecdote by a former AF jet mechanic that AF P-80s at France Field would use Coco Solo's runway because it was longer, although it was a long taxi. Must've been relatively close to each other.
Coco Solo had VPs (PBY only?) during WWII. Closed (as NAS) 1950.
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Originally Posted by Mike
Were there any naval aviation units at the following installations
during WWII?
the following were WWII 6th AAF installations in Panama.
the two largest we
David Air Base
Rio Hato #2 Air Base
6th Air Force bases
Albrook Field, Balboa
Aguadulce Airport
Anton Airport
Chame Airport #1
Chame Airport #2
Chorrera Airport #1
Chorrera Airport #2
David Air Base
France Field (include Old Field), Colon
Howard Field, Balboa
Jaque Airport
La Joya Airport #1
La Joya Airport #2
Limon Airport
Madden Field
Mandinga Airport
Paitilla Point Airport
Penomone Airport
Pocri Airport
Rey Island Airport
Rio Hato #2 Air Base
Mike
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