Gizo Seaplane Base

Western Province | Solomon Islands

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circa 1942
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September 17, 1942
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October 5, 1942

Location
Inlet area off Gizo on Ghizo Island.

Wartime History
The area off Gizo was used as a seaplane mooring area, to a limited capacity during the earlier stages of the war. There were no facilites or limited facilities only, utilzing the pre-war government buildings and native huts.

American Missions Against Gizo
October 5, 1942 - August 26, 1943

Today
Disused as a seaplane base, used by small craft and local boats.

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