Location
Located on Jefman Island (Efman). Also known as Jefman Island Airfield. One of the most western Japanese airstrips on New Guinea. A sister strip was located at Samate, four miles across a straight.

Wartime History
Japanese aircraft, sometimes flown from as far away as Celebes were temporarily based at the strip to attack American forces after they occupied Biak.

American Missions Against Jefman
April 5, 1944 - December 12, 1944

Today
Used after the war by the Dutch as a military airfield. The airfield is still in use today servicing the Sorong area. Known as "Sorong-Jefman AIrport" or "Jefman Airport", code SOQ.

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009