Bomber 2 (Pekoa Field)

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June 9, 1943

Location
Located at the south-eastern corner of Espiritu Santo Island. To the north of Segond Channel and Aore Island.

Construction
American built airfield on a perwar plantation. By June 1, 1943 he runway was 7,400' x 150' with taxiways and ravetments off each side of the runway.

Today
This strip is still in use today as the only active airport on Espiritu Santo. It underwent resurfacing in January 2005.

 

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