Brandi

Located to the east of Wewak and Cape Moem, Brandi is west of the Brandi River.

History
The costal area and interior hills were a large Japanese base area, including a hospital and Indian POW camp (captured in Singapore).

 Brandi High School

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1970s
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Justin Taylan 2000

School built after the war. In the 1970's students discovered many Japanese relics hidden in the jungle, and recovered them to the school for display. Included are a search light, a 20mm anti-aircraft gun, rangefinder, propeller and bomb casing.  These relics are displayed outside the school.

Type 98 20mm Anti-Aircraft Gun
Displayed at Brandi High School

P-40 Warhawk Serial Number ?
Pilot Crowley crashed January 23, 1944

 

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