In addition to the transport mission, Chengkung was used by the 374th and 375th Bombardment Squadrons, flying B-24 Liberator heavy bombers from the field beginning in March 1943.

Photo-reconnaissance aircraft used Chengkung throughout the war, flying combat intelligence missions over Japanese-held territory until 30 September 1945 when operations ceased and the facility was closed.

Taxiways and dispersals are largely removed, although some remain as single-lane roads connecting agricultural fields.

The ceremony was attended by Raymond Greene, the Consulate General of the United States at Chengdu.

[1][2][3][4] This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency