Nadzab No. 4 Strip (Newton Field)

 

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.

  Boomerang Serial Number A46-174 Tail QE-Y
    Salvaged in 1974 by Charles Darby

 

Map
Nadzab
No. 4

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