New Guinea Allied Air Base

The video discusses the strategic air power in New Guinea, highlighting the role of B26 bombers and P39 fighters in countering Japan's threat to Australia. It features an inspection by American Generals Royce and Scanlon, and details the construction of runways with the help of Maori Buschman and American engineer troops. The video also touches on the living conditions of American troops in Native Hut villages and the cultural exchanges with local natives.

What type of aircraft were frequently taking off from New Guinea?

• Spitfires and Lancaster bombers

• F 16 fighters and B 52 bombers

• Zero fighters and Betty bombers

• B 26 bombers and P39 fighters

Who were the American Generals inspecting the secret base?

• General Royce and General Scanlon

• General Patton and General Eisenhower

• General MacArthur and General Nimitz

• General Bradley and General Marshall

What role did the Native Maori Buschman play at the base?

• They were pilots

• They supplied part of the manpower

• They were in charge of logistics

• They were responsible for communications

What type of runways were American engineer troops constructing?

• Prefabricated metal runways

• Grass runways

• Concrete runways

• Asphalt runways

Where were the American troops housed?

• In temporary shelters

• In barracks

• In tents

• In Native Hut villages