No. 2 Strip Milne Bay

No. 2 Strip Milne Bay

No. 2 Strip Milne Bay was an aerodrome under construction near Waigani village, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea during World War II.

Works at the aerodrome were discontinued due to the site being unsuitable for an aerodrome due to drainage problems.

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