Location
The Mortlock Islands (Mortlock Island Group) are an atoll in Chuuk State (Truk) in the Federated States of Micronesia. Also known as Nomoi Islands. Located roughly 160 miles northwest is Truk Lagoon.
The
Mortlock Islands include Satawan Island (Satowan).
Wartime History
Occupied by the Japanese during the Pacific War. During January 1944, F1M2 Petes and A6M2-N Zeros from the 902 Kokutai (902 Air Group) were based at Mortlock Islands. Occupied by the Japanese until the official surrender of Japan on September 2, 1945.
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Last Updated
March 20, 2022
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