History
Rogers Airfield was built by American forces in mid-1942, and in use by the first week of June. The airfield served as both a crash strip and also based aircraft for short periods in the early stages of the war. Known units based at Rogers were:
- Headquarters, 35th Fighter Group (July 22, 1942 – August 15, 1943)
- 39th Fighter Squadron, P-39 Aircobra
- 40th Fighter Squadron, P-39 Aircobra
- 41st Fighter Squadron, P-39 Aircobra
- 7th Fighter Squadron (49th Fighter Group) P-40 Warhawk
After the war Rogers Field was used as a small commercial airport by Air Niugini. It's commercial use ended in the 1960s and today the airfield is unusued.
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