Turnbull Airfield (No. 3 Strip)
Turnbull Airfield (No. 3 Strip) was established in 1942 and named on 14 September 1943 in honor of Sq/Leader Turnbull. Five planes were destroyed during Japanese air raids in 1943.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Australian War Memorial (1), Anthony (Sharky) Ward (2, 3, 4)
- Pacific Wrecks
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