Kavieng Airfield
Kavieng Airfield was built by the Australian administration in 1942. On 24 October 1942, it was captured by the Imperial Japanese Army. Australian commandos managed to sabotage it before retreating throught the swamps.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Australian War Memorial 098448
- Pacific Wrecks
Nearby
Point of interest
- Japanese Pilar - Kavieng
- Kavieng Wharf (Main Wharf) - Kavieng
- Kavieng Harbor & Seaplane Base - Kavieng
Fortification
Crash site
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