North Borio Airstrip (Dobodura No. 15)
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August 1943

 

Location
Located to the south of Borio village and to the south east of Dobodura and Horanda.

Construction
Built by American forces in early 1943. Paralell to Borio Airstrip (No. 11). Located near the Borio and Manlilo Villages, not completed until after mid-1943. Taxiways spanned the single runway, and connected it to North Embi Airstrip No 12 and Borio Airstrip No. 10.

American Units Based at North Borio (No. 15)
475th FG, 432nd (P-38) Amberley Aug 14, 1943 - ?

  C-47 Dakota

  B-24D Liberator Serial Number 42-73490

  P-38H "Japanese Sandman II" Serial 42-66905

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