Munda
This is a fascinating little spot that
is positively reeking of some legendary names. The "Jolly
Rogers" and the "Black Sheep" flew off of this
field along with many other units. I found the massive coral
runway fascinating. It is monstrous and takes a good 15 minutes
to walk along. There are still hardstands and roads very much
in evidence.
Kokkengolo
At the other end is Kokkengolo. There
used to be an outpost on top of Kokkengolo hill and again,
much fierce fighting went on. This area was fought over for
a month.
M3 Stuart Tank
A Stuart light tank abandoned here.
Agnes Lodge
There is a lodge there with a halfway
decent restaurant and a lounge, which is a luxury that Pappy
Boyington would have never dreamed of! However, some things
have not changed as there is no air conditionaing to be
had. Boyington would have likely been banned from the lounge
anyway!
D3A Val Wreckage
About 100' in from the kitchen area
was a Japanese Val dive bomber. Not worth a special trip
to see but the place is nice to simply relax for a time.
Lambete
The Solair terminal is at Lambete
which was the site of lots of fighting. There are only
a few scattered homes along the runway now and then there
is a good size town at Lambete.