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Buna Airfield

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Buna Airfield was an aerodrome located near Buna, Papua New Guinea. Built as an emergency landing ground, it was extended during the Second World War by the Imperial Japanese. A new runway was under construction until both runways were neutralized by Allied air bombing in late 1942.

Japanese Units based at Buna Airfield

  • 2nd Kōkūtai (A6M3 Hamp, D3A2 Val)
  • Tainan Kōkūtai (A6M3 Hamp)
  • References

    Buna Airfield Wikipedia