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Long Airfield was a World War II military airfield located near Hayes Creek Northern Territory Australia.Also known as Long Strip the airfield was constructed in late 1943 by No.14 Airfield Construction Squadron RAAF. The bitumen surfaced runway was 2400 ft × 50 ft (732 m × 15 m) wide. Fifty three aircraft dispersal bays with some protected with earth revetments were also constructed.Long Airfield was generally employed in an associated and support role for nearby Fenton Airfield.

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