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    Lolobau Island West New Britain Province Papua New Guinea (PNG)
Location
Lolobau Island is located in the Bismarck Sea off the northern coast of New Britain. Today located in West New Britain Province in Papua New Guinea (PNG). To the southeast is Ulamona.

American missions against Lolobau
February 2, 1943–May 3, 1943

February 2, 1943
(5th AF) B-24s attack shipping between Lolobau and New Britain.

May 3, 1943
(5th AF) A B-17 strafes launches north of Lolobau Island, claiming one boat sunk.

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Last Updated
March 20, 2022

 

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