No. 2 Strip Milne Bay
World War 2 base in Papua New Guinea
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No. 2 Strip Milne Bay, (Waigani Airfield), was an aerodrome under construction near Waigani village, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea during World War II as part of Naval Base Milne Bay.
LocationMilne Bay Province
Coordinates10.316667°S 150.25°E
Settlements
United States Navy
Naval Base Milne Bay
1942
United States Navy Naval Base Milne Bay
1942
| No. 2 Strip Milne Bay | |
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Location of No. 2 Strip Milne Bay | |
  No. 2 Strip Milne Bay | |
| Location | Milne Bay Province |
| Coordinates | 10.316667°S 150.25°E |
| Settlements | United States Navy Naval Base Milne Bay 1942 |
Works at the aerodrome were discontinued due to the site being unsuitable for an aerodrome due to drainage problems. Airfield was at 10.316667°S 150.25°E.[1][2][3][4]
