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    Baimuru (Ibiko) Gulf Province Papua New Guinea (PNG)
Location
Lat 7° 29' 39S Long 144° 48' 48E  Baimuru is located at an elevation of 13' / 3m inland from the southern coast of south coast of New Guinea and beyond the Gulf of Papua. Also known as Ibiko. Prewar and during the Pacific War located in the Territory of Papua. Today located in the Kikori District of Gulf Province in Papua New Guinea.

Baimuru Airport
Built postwar to the west of Baimuru

P-38G-1-LO Lightning Serial Number 42-12709
Pilot Strommen crashed September 15, 1943 bailed out and returned to duty

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Last Updated
October 23, 2019

 

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