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Location Lat 7° 20' 60S Long 155° 34' 0E Stirling Island is part of the Treasury Island Group (Treasury Islands) in Western Province in the Solomon Islands. To the north is Blanche Harbor and Mono Island, Stirling is about 4 miles long. Located roughly 17 miles south of Shortland. During the war, Allies code named the location "Island X". Some wartime references spell this location as "Sterling". Wartime History After the Allied landing on Stirling, it was evident that Stirling was perfect for an airfield because the island was naturally flat, coral surfaced, fresh water and good landing beaches nearby. A reconnaissance crew from the 87th Naval Construction Battalion "Seabees" arrived on Stirling on November 1, 1943 to survey the area, and four days later submitted a favorable report about the area. Based on this report, construction of a bomber strip "W", originally planned for Bougainville was initiated here. Stirling
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