Ibura Airfield seen above. The second largest US airbase in Brazil, with its three runways and hundreds of barracks. Photo 1943.
One more detailed view from above showing several compounds of that large base. Later in 1943 two more runways were built, one of them for the purpose of a parking area but used for training of small aircraft.
NAF Recife, Brazil—The airfield at
Numerous naval facilities were established at
In addition to housing and storage facilities, one blimp mooring, six hardstands, parking, fueling, and repair areas, and shops were constructed for the Navy. The original construction and that of LTA facilities were under the Airport Development Program; construction of additional housing was under a CPFF contract. Maintenance forces erected additional shops.
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Ten 10,000-barrel fuel-oil tanks were erected, with connections to the docks and to Ibura Field; existing storage tanks and pipe lines on the piers were also used. Construction required ten months. An ammunition-storage base was also built at
The project was completed in December 1943, one year after construction was initiated. In December 1942, construction was started to provide for the operation of a destroyer repair unit and to furnish housing for enlisted personnel attached to the staff of the commander of the Fourth Fleet. The necessary shops, warehouses, and personnel structures were completed in two years under the Airport Development Program.
All naval facilities at
Source: HyperWar
In the archival footage above rare images of Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt in her visit to Ibura Field at Recife. She visited all the facilities and had an outdoor lunch with the whole staff of that base.