Kukum
Guadalcanal | Solomon Islands

MapLat 9° 25' 60S Long 159° 58' 60E  Village on the north coast of Guadalcanal, airfield and dock area.

Fighter 2 (Kukum Field)
American built airfield along the coast.

Type 3 76.2mm Anti-Aircraft Gun
Emplaced in a recessed gun emplacement, with reinforced walls, captured by American forces

Type 3 76.2mm Anti-Aircraft Gun
Emplaced with sandbags, captured by American forces

  Kukum Beach (Warph, Dock Depot)

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Japanese Recon 1942
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Origianl Pier 1942?
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1944 via Peter Flahavin
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1945 via Peter Flahavin
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1972 via Peter Flahavin

Construction
Developed into a warph and depot area by the Americans. When Japanese artillery started up, the Kukum area was in range. After the battle of Guadalcanal ended, it was further developed into the main dock area on the island.


 
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