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USN 1944 M Claringbould 2008 |
Location Nouméa Harbor Seaplane Base was located in Nouméa Harbor bordering Nouméa in South Province (Province Sud) on New Caledonia. Also spelled Noumea Harbor Seaplane Base. Wartime Usage During the Pacific War, used as a seaplane and flying boat landing, take off and anchorage area. During the Pacific War, U.S. Navy (USN) Naval Air Transport Service (NATS) operated from this seaplane base until shifting operations to bases further to the north. Units Based at Noumea Harbor RAAF No. 11 Squadron (PBY-4/5), based at Havanah and Noumea until May 1942 VS-57 (OS2U Kingfisher, PBY Catalina) Contribute
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