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Coops
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Jaybird
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| I am overwhelmed! Thank you for providing hours of internet fun.
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Steve
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| Wow! Absolutely amazing..........
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J.J. Walters
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| In looking at all these filming locations (they sure covered a lot of Oahu ground!), I'm surprised they never filmed anything on the west (or SW) side of the island.
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golfmobile
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Sam,
I went looking for your location.
It was a dirty job, but somebody had to do it.
At first, I thought it might be somewhere on this estate.
But, alas, no, it wasn't there.
But I found that it is part of the landscaping at Turtle Bay Estate on the North Shore, and it is here:
I promise!!
I'm not as good as rubberchicken, but this was just too easy to locate on Google Earth.
golf
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Steve
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| Oh man...........That is so funny! We just have to have that Magnum Mania Convention or meet & greet or get together or whatever you want to call it someday. You all truly make me laugh uncontrollably at times......
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rubber chicken
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Thanks everyone for the kind words. I glad everyone is now getting the chance to stroll through so much of the Magnum universe. I'll be thrilled to hear when people vacation in Oahu and visit some of these sites. 
As I said in my post, the work combines a number of things I really enjoy. And as I've gotten better at it I'm often amazed that it's even possible for some of these locations to be found just by using the internet. It truly demonstrates how powerful the web can be nowadays. Even only five years ago I doubt many of my searches could have been as successful.
| James J. Walters wrote: | | ... 300+ filming locations, many with detailed placemarks that include descriptions, pics, MM episode guide and forum links, and other web links! ... |
Honestly James, your site provided much inspiration for this project. Magnum Mania is so well made, and so easy to use it's a real pleasure to work with while I'm putting together a location. I admire your attention to detail, in the site's design and information provided. It matches my own perfectionist nature. You may have noticed that I use your episode numbering system, and as you said each placemark I make in google earth includes the link to your awesome episode guide. I also use the site to get character names and numerous other details needed to complete a placemark. I always work a Magnum Mania page open.
| Sam wrote: | | ... I'm looking for a location not related to MPI.I do know it's somewhere on the North Shore of Oahu.So maybe if you find the time you could help me out...Here is the link to the location...Thanks! ... |
hehe, Sam. I had my doubts about finding that one, but luckily golf came through for you. I think I'll retire from location hunting now. 
| James J. Walters wrote: | | In looking at all these filming locations (they sure covered a lot of Oahu ground!), I'm surprised they never filmed anything on the west (or SW) side of the island. |
Yeah, when I first started searching for locations I used to look over at the western mountains and elsewhere, but they just don't seem to have gone there (from what I've found so far) except on the north shore side of the mountains. I think the western area is largely military and industrial. As the map shows, the only thing in the south west that I've found so far is the beach bunker from 3.5. The airplane bunker is also near there located somewhere at Ewa Field but I haven't pinpointed that spot yet in google earth. Which makes sense of course since it's purpose was to protect planes from enemy air attacks.
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ConchRepublican
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This is the most awesome thing in the history of awesome things
I will be planning a vacastion around this.
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layne
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Wow. You're fantastic RC! Thanks for sharing with us. I LOVE this site...and James you're the best for bringing this (us) all together!
I'm going to find a way to get to Hawaii if it kills me now that I am learning where to go! Thanks golf for the pics. I'm trying my best not to be jealous. I'll just be envious instead.
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J.J. Walters
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| Hey, nice find golf!
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