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    Miri Sarawak State | Borneo Malaysia
Location
Lat 4° 24' 53N Long 114° 0' 32E  Miri is located on the northwest coast of Borneo, near the border with Brunei. Directly to the north is Lutong Oil Refinery.

Wartime History
On December 16, 1941 Japanese forces land at Miri. Starting in January 1945 targeted by American bombers and later fighters. Occupied by the Japanese until the official surrender of Japan in September 1945.

American missions against Miri
January 5, 1945–July 13, 1945

Miri Airfield
The airfield is still in use today

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Last Updated
December 17, 2023

 

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