John Mitchell
26 April, 2021, 1:36 am
Photograph taken from a Japanese plane during the torpedo attack on ships moored on both sides of Ford Island in the centre of Pearl Harbour. Picture U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
According to written accounts from Rowland Gouch Michael “Mike” Varley, the first chief executive of the Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF), Nadi was selected as an airfield site as it was relatively fl at. “The construction of a small grass air base at Nadi suitable for use by DH-89 Rapide aircraft was completed by March, 1941,” Mr Varley writes.
“However, while Nadi was still under construction, ‘Unit 20’ of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) consisting of four aircraft arrived in November 1940. It eventually became the number four reconnaissance squadron of the RNZAF in the South Pacifi c area.”
– Narewa intersection
“Also note, due to safety reasons, we have removed the portable traffic lights that were installed at the Sawani slip on Princes Road,” the FRA said.
“We have arranged for signs to guide the motorists for the duration of the cyclone period.”
“We are urging the public to exercise extreme caution on our roads, avoid speeding, be courteous, and always keep a safe following distance.
“Members of the public can call the FRA on toll free number 5720 or email info@fijiroads.org shall they have any queries.”
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