Chimbu Airfield

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March 1944

Location
Located at Chimbu the Highlands.

Construction
Prewar airfield.

Wartime History
In middle 1942 the single runway measured 800 yd x 90 yd x 5100' with poor approaches with cliff at each end. Missionary Mr. Mannerman was based here. Food and two European houses plus native buildings and empty fuel drums.

Today
Still in use today.

References
Notes about New Guinea airfields, recorded circa May - July, 1942 by Oliver C. Doan via Jean Doan research Edward Rogers

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