In the middle of Pearl Harbor, lies Ford Island. During World War II, it was used as a mooring base for the US Navy warships. It was also where the Japanese Imperial Navy attacked the Pearl Harbor Naval Station on December 7, 1941. In the middle of Ford Island, was an airstrip for a contingent of US Navy aircraft housed in hangars on the small island. This control tower withstood the fateful attack, and is seen above after decades of disrepair. The tower is now in the process of getting a makeover, thanks to the Pacific Aviation Museum, which is a part of the museum. The Ford Island Tower was also featured in the feature films "Tora! Tora! Tora!" and "Pearl Harbor".
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