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Location Oro Bay Airfield is located near Oro Bay. Prewar and during the Pacific War part of the Northern District in the Territory of Papua. Today part of Oro Province in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Construction Used as an emergency strip for Allied aircraft. Japanese missions against Oro Bay January 23, 1943–October 17, 1943 Today Abandoned since the Pacific War. American units based at Oro Bay HQ 308th Bombardment Wing - ? - July 2, 44 and Nadzab 547th NFS (P-61 & P-38s) from USA Sept 5 - Oct 6 1944 to Owi References Thanks to John Douglas for additional information Contribute
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