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    Lombrum Seaplane Base Manus Province Papua New Guinea (PNG)
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USN 1944

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Jeff Huchingson 2003
Location
Lombrum Seaplane Base was located near Lombrum on Los Negros, near Manus. The seaplane anchorage and landing area were located in adjacent Seeadler Harbor.

Construction
After the American liberation of Los Negros in March 1944, a seaplane base seaplane ramp and repair dock were constructed with seaplane anchorage.

American units based at Lombrum
VP-52 (PBY Catalina)

Today
Disused since the war.

Wharf
The Wharf at Lombrum is built at the same location as the American wartime wharf was located.

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April 19, 2025

 

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