Not many people know that Tillamook Bay in Oregon was once the site of a significant WWII military operation. This operation provided U.S. armed forces with blimps that patrolled the waters of the Pacific. It was also home to an incredible secret bunker. Today, the Oregon bunker is abandoned and hidden beneath the lush greenery of the Oregon forest. Read on to learn more about this fascinating secret bunker in Oregon. Below are several spectacular images that photographer Johnny Joo captured of this hidden historical gem.

 

This now-overgrown secret military base in Oregon was constructed in 1943 as part of a larger complex known as Hangar B.
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If you're curious about WW2 bunkers on the Oregon Coast, this place is fascinating!
Hangar B was one of 17 secret hangars constructed across the country in response to the mounting worry that mainland USA would come under attack in the midst of World War II.
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There are a total of five separate bunkers in the Tillamook Bay area. Winding paths lead from the ruins of the hangar to these abandoned places in Oregon.
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Thick moss blankets the walls and roofs of the bunkers, causing them to blend into the surrounding forest as a means of camouflage.
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The bunkers were originally used to store ammunition. They were also heavily reinforced.
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Extensive blast walls were constructed to protect the explosives housed within the bunkers from possible enemy attacks.
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After the war, the bunkers were abandoned and mostly forgotten. Would you climb this ladder down into the dark depths of the unknown?
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Nearby, Hangar B still stands mostly intact. It's known for being one of the largest structures of its kind, measuring 1,072 feet in length by 296 feet in width and 192 feet in height.
Johnny Joo via Architectural Afterlife
The hangar houses the remains of eight K-Class airships that once patrolled the Pacific coastline, along with plenty of dusty training equipment.
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Originally, Hangar A was constructed immediately after Hangar B's construction was completed at Naval Air Station Tillamook.
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Hangar A was shockingly built in only 27 days in 1943, and one of the greatest successes of both hangar construction projects is that no workers were injured or killed during their builds.
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However, a large fire claimed Hangar A in 1992. The facility was a complete loss.
Johnny Joo via Architectural Afterlife
Today, the remnants of these incredible World War II relics serve as important links to America's tumultuous history.
Johnny Joo via Architectural Afterlife


Take a look at this video on Hangar B by @TillamookcoastOR:

Have you visited this abandoned bunker in Oregon? If not, who would you take with you to explore it? Tag them in the comments below! For more incredible photographs captured by Johnny Joo, check out his book titled Americana Forgotten.

If you’re looking for more abandoned military facilities or Oregon bunkers, you can’t miss this underground bunker in Portland.

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