Borpop Airfield (Huris)

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May 28, 1943
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June 1943

Location
Located to the west of Borpop Harbor. 15 miles from Namatani.

Construction
Japanese built airfield on a larger grassy area.

American Missions Against Borpop
January 21, 1944 - May 1, 1944

Today
Now overgrown with tall kunai grass and regrowth. This airfield is part of the property owned by former PNG Prime Minister, Sir Julius Chan.

Ki-61 Tony Manufacture Number 195
Abandoned at the airfield, dismantled for recovery in 1974

G4M1 Manufacture Number 3942
Abandoned at Borpop

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