Nanumea Airfield
This former USAAF airfield was built in 1943 remained in use until 1945. The units stationed here were used to support the Allies in the 'Solomon Islands Campaign'. The island was hit by several Japanese raids.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Wm.P. Boland, U.S. Navy
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