Location
Lat 20° 1' 6S 148° 12' 54E  Bowen Airfield is located to the west of Bowen near the northeast coast of Queensland in Australia.

Wartime History
Bowen Airfield was used during the Pacific War. During December 1942 to January 1943 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) 9 Squadron operated from Bowen Airfield.

RAAF units based at Bowen Airfield
9 Squadron December 1942 - January 13, 1943, returned January 26, 1943

Today
Still in use today as Bowen Airport. Airport codes: ICAO: YBWN IATA: ZBO

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Last Updated
February 4, 2018