Location
Located in the Markam Valley at Nadzab,
outside of Lae. This strip was closest to the village of Nadzab, just north
of the Markham River.
Naming of Field
Also known as
"Newton Field" in honor of RAAF 22 Squadron pilot
W. E. Newton, shot down down
by AA fire near Salamaua flying DB-7B
Boston A28-3, who earned
the Victoria Cross on
March 17, 1943 and was executed by the Japanese.
Construction
Built by the US Army, with extensive taxiways and revetments
to the NE and SW of the strip.
Units Based at No. 4 Strip (Newton Field)
Primarily used by RAAF
squadrons.
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