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Location Lat 6° 4' 60S Long 145° 22' 60E Goroka is located at an elevation of 5,029' / 1,532m in the Highlands of New Guinea. Also spelled "Garoka". Prewar and during the Pacific War located in the Territory of New Guinea. Today located in the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea (PNG). Wartime History During the Pacific War, Goroka was an Allied base. Goroka Airfield was used by Allied aircraft to support the Australian Army personnel in the area. Japanese missions against Goroka July 30, 1943–September 2, 1943 Goroka Airfield Built by U.S. Army engineers still in use today J. K. McCarthy Museum The JK McCarthy museum is off to the side of the Goroka airstrip, a lengthy walk from town. The museum has some WWII relics, including a P-39. The museum is named after an early Australian bushmen. DAP Beaufort A9-636 Pilot Hopton crashed March 9, 1945 Ki-61 Tony Crashed to the north of Goroka, discovered 1980s Contribute
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