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Location Wartime History The British Navy began fortifying Diego Garcia, code named "Port 2Y" as an alternate Navy base in case the Japanese occupied Ceylon. Also, they developed the base as a refueling location Navy warships and Advance Flyingboat Base 29 (AFB 29). During March 1942 a detachment of Royal Marines led by Captain J. Alan Thompson emplaced two 6" guns to defend the lagoon. A single road built around the island. Those who died on the island from disease and accidents were buried at Point Marianne cemetery on the island. During the war, the island was garrisoned by a force of British, Mauritian and Indian soldiers. By the end of April 1946 the last Allied personnel departed the island. Today Diego Garcia Seaplane Base (Advance Flyingboat Base 29) Catalina IIA "Katie" Registration VA718 Squadron Code K 6" Naval Gun Diego Garcia Airport (NAF Diego Garcia) References Contribute
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