Planes At Mendi
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New Airstrip and Station in NG Highlands
THE new Mendi air-strip in New Guinea Highlands—in the region southwards of Mount Hagen, between Hagen and Lake Kutubu, in Papua—was opened for the use of Dragon and Norseman aircraft early in April; and Qantas Dragon air craft now are landing fairly frequently— writes the Rev. G. H. Young, of the Methodist Mission (recently established at Mendi).
“We appreciate the pioneering work done by Gibbes Sepik Airways in making possible the opening up of this area by the Administration,’’ he adds. “GSA used their Auster aircraft until the recent un fortunate mishaps.”
A new Administration post has been established beside the Mendi airstrip; and the new Methodist station—which will be that Church’s principal station in the Highlands—has been sited nearby.
This district—which is one of those first seen and described by the explorers
Ivan Champion and the late Jack Hides— is only now being officially brought under control.