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    Ambesia Central Sulawesi Province (Sulawesi Tengah) | Sulawesi (Celebes) Indonesia
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USAAF c1944
Location
Lat 0° 31' 51N Long 120° 37' 8E  Ambesia is located at sea level on the Minahassa Peninsula on the southern coast of the northern arm of Sulawesi (Celebes). Prewar and during the Pacific War in the Netherlands East Indies (NEI). Today part of Central Sulawesi Province (Sulawesi Tengah) in Indonesia.

Wartime History
During 1942 occupied by the Japanese until the official surrender of Japan. Starting in the middle of September 1944 attacked by U.S. aircraft until the end of 1944.

American missions against Ambesia
September 16, 1944–December 31, 1944

Ambesia Airfield
Japanese airfield

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Last Updated
October 23, 2019

 

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