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    Telefomin (Telefolmin, Telefolmin) West Sepik Province (Sandaun) Papua New Guinea (PNG)
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Lat 5° 7' 60S Long 141° 34' 60E  Telefomin is located at an elevation of 6,709' / 2,044m in the interior of New Guinea. Also spelled Telefolmin or Telefolmin. Prewar and during the Pacific War located in the Territory of New Guinea. Today located in Telefomin District, West Sepik Province in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

Telefomin Airfield
Built prewar and during 1944 expanded by U.S. Army engineers and Michael Leahy still in use today

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Last Updated
October 23, 2019

 

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