Tern Island, part of French Frigate Shoals, was formed into a runway to serve as a refueling stop for planes en route to Midway during World War II. Some of the buildings, runway, and the original seawall still remain.
Tern Island
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Tern Island, part of French Frigate Shoals, was formed into a runway to serve as a refueling stop for planes en route to Midway during World War II. Some of the buildings, runway, and the original seawall still remain.

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