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Old 15th Mar 2013, 13:18
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Brian Abraham
 
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A question of the New Guinea hands.

Anyone have any idea when the Salamaua airport closed down?

Dad worked for Burns Philp there for a number of years prior to the war, and on the outbreak remained for the duration, being a member of the NGVR. Mum (to be, they married two years later) worked there for Burns Philp as well, for three months, prior to being evacuated by a Junkers 31. Never been in country, but wouldn't mind a nostalgic trip to Salamaua to see where the family had its beginnings.
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