Babo

Lat 2° 32' 60S Long 133° 25' 0E  Located on the southern shore of Maccluer Gulf.

Babo Airfield
Prewar airfield built by the Dutch. Occupied by the Japanese until the end of the war. Today it is still in use for local flights.

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Two jettys were located to the east of the airstrip, on the Kasira River. The area around the airfield and vicinity included troop, dump and airfield support areas.

 

 P-40N Kittyhawk Serial Number A29-568
  Shot down by anti-aircraft into Maccleur Gulf.

 P-38J Serial Number ? Tail Number 87
  Shot down by anti-aircraft fire over Babo.

 P-38J Lightning Serial Number 43-28516

Moegim
Village several days walk from Babo.

  PBY-5A Catalina "Maggie" Serial Number A24-49
  MIA in this location?

 

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