Kukum Field
Former World War II airfield on Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kukum Field also known as Fighter 2 Airfield is a former World War II airfield on Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands.
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Kukum Field | |
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Part of the Pacific Theater of World War II | |
Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands | |
![]() Aerial view of Kukum Field | |
Coordinates | 09°25′34″S 160°00′39″E |
Site information | |
Controlled by | USAAF Royal New Zealand Air Force |
Condition | abandoned |
Site history | |
Built | 1942–43 |
Built by | Seebees/Marine Aviation Engineers |
In use | 1943–69 |
Materials | Coral |
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