As construction of NAS Corpus Christi was nearing an end in March of 1941, the government continued to increase appropriations for the Navy’s needs. An additional $16,000,000 was provided for construction of 3 auxiliary airfields in outlying areas around the city. These fields were originally designated P-1, P-2, and P-3. P-1 would eventually be named “Rodd Field”, P-2 became “Cabaniss Field”, and P-3 was named “Cuddihy Field”. In 1942, the Navy would also add “Waldron Field” in Flour Bluff to the list of auxiliary fields. Cuddihy would be used for “basic training” of student pilots, Rodd Field and Cabiness Field would be used for “primary training”, Waldron for “carrier landing” practice. The main base would only be used by “advanced” student pilots. Naval Air Stations would also be…..