Gusap - Reason For Development

Historical overview and photographs by John Douglas

C-47 Loading
Paratroopers board C-47's in
Moresby for Nadzab drop

Reason for Development
Shortly after Nadzab [and Lae] were taken by Allied Forces [by parachute and sea landings], a need was seen to develop a forward airbase towards Madang, Wewak and Hollandia. Gusap was chosen.

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