The 33rd Naval Construction Battalion arrived on Banika Island in late February 1943 and commenced construction of a fighter airfield.

[2] Enemy bombing on June 25, 1943, caused considerable damage to the Tank Farm.

One tank was set on fire and was completely destroyed; three others were punctured by shrapnel.

Gasoline service to the airfield was maintained without interruption.

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