Place Names Register Extract
Fenton Airfield
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Print Extract | Search Again| Name | Fenton Airfield |
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| Type Designation | Airfield |
| Place Id | 12790 |
| Place Type | Feature |
| Status | Historical |
| Date Registered | |
| Location (Datum GDA94) | |
| Latitude: -13° 37' S (Decimal degrees -13.6229) | |
| Longitude: 131° 20' E (Decimal degrees 131.3377) | |
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| Locality / Suburb | |
| Douglas-Daly | |
| Local Government Area | |
| History/Origin | This World War 2 airfield is named after Dr Clyde Fenton of aerial medicial fame. During the World War 2 defence of Darwin, Fenton Airfield had the code name - DOCTOR |
Register & Gazettal information
| Date | Gazettal | Comment |
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| (None Found) |