Cyclops

Aera near Hollandia.

Cyclops Airfield (Cyclops Drome)
Built by the Japanese occupied by US Army on April 26, 1944

Cyclops Mountain

P-61B "Midnight Queen" Serial Number 42-39445
Pilot Southfield crashed January 10, 1945 recovered 1991

General MacArthur's HQ (GHQ Hill)

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October 1, 1944
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1990

Location
The tallest hill near Hollandia.

Wartime History
General MacArthur's HQ and bunker were built at this location. He used it from the middle of 1944 until the invasion of the Philippines. It offers a commanding view over the area.

Today
There is a monument atop the hill.

 

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