Sentani
Irian Jaya | Indonesia

Located inland from Hollandia (Jayapura).

Sentani Airfield (Sentani Drome)
Built by the Japanese, captured by US Army on April 26, 1944

   Lake Sentani

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April 16, 1944
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Carl R. Thien 1944
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Jack Heyn 1944

Slightly inland, this large lake was a resupply landing spot for PBY "Black Cats" during the liberation. After the area was secured, the calm waters were used for DWUK amphibious landing trainging. Veteran Carl Thien recounts the base at Lake Sentani.

Tim Maynard adds:
"We also located a landing craft (LCVP) in Lake Sentani, near “Hollandia” at 72 feet. Also an A-20 in Lake Sentani. "

 

 
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