Brunei (Sultanate of Brunei)

Brunei, officially the Sultanate of Brunei is located on the island of Borneo. Apart from its coastline with the South China Sea, it is completely surrounded by the state of Sarawak, East Malaysia. Brunei is the remnant of a very powerful sultanate that became independent from Great Britain in 1984.

Brunei Town
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Lat 4° 52' 60N Long 114° 55' 60E  Also known as Bandar Seri Begawan, Bruni, Brunei or Brunei Town.

Occupied by the Japanese. On July 1, 1945 US Navy ships land the Australian 9th Division lands at Brunei Bay also Labuan and Muara Islands.

American Missions Against Brunei
November 18, 1944 - July 9, 1945

     Brunei Airfield

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Located aproximately 8 miles northwest of Bunei Town. Used by the Japanese as a fighter strip.

Today
Still in use today, airport code: BWN

 

Brunei Bay
Bay at Brunei.

 

 

 

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