Fuchu Military Air Base

Parabolic Antennas at Fuchu
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Fuchu Military Base can be dated back in 1950s, back then it was an military base used by US 5th Air Force for communication purposes. This base was abandoned in 1973, it contributed greatly to US Air Force during the Vietnam war before becoming a famous haikyo. The two gigantic parabolic antennas are the symbol for this abandoned military base.

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  • 1956 – 1973
  • Nippon No Haikyo #82
  • Fuchu City

Fuchu Military Air Base, 9.3 out of 10 based on 9 ratings

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  • Bwentz56

    Great photos! I was there in 67 to 70. My dad might have worked on some of that equipment! He was a Civil Service Test Engineer when they built the big tower. We both climbed it when it was brand new. The building with the bars on it might of been where he worked. It was Top Secret. 

    • http://www.totorotimes.com Meow • Japan & Urbex

      That building was indeed the communication facilities :) There are still a lot of documents there, it could be interesting to study them. Please don’t miss this article: 
      http://www.totorotimes.com/urban-exploration/fuchu-abandoned-us-air-force-base/. By any chance, do you have any old pictures of when you were there? That would be truly magic!

  • joey gazdak

    hi. i have a photo of my mom and dad at the Fuchu Officer’s Club. it’s dated june 17, 1950. do you want a copy? if so, how do i send it? i have other photos of our time in Japan. i think between 1949-51.

    • http://www.totorotimes.com/ Jordy Meow • Totoro Times

      I would be delighted to see it :) You can actually post it here in the discussion. Do you have photos related to this communication center though? I’ve never seen photos of this place from that time…