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Location Lat 0° 52' 0S Long 134° 4' 60E Manokwari is located on the eastern end of the Vogelkop Peninsula. Borders Bore Bay to the south with Wappi Island (Mos Wappi) and Mansinairo Island (Mos Mansinairo). Also known as "Menoekwari". Wartime History Manokwari was occupied by the Japanese. Attacked by Allied aircraft during May 1, 1943 until October 24, 1944. American missions against Manokwari May 1, 1943 - October 24, 1944 Manokwari Airfield Built by the Japanese, still in use today. B-24D "Black Widow" Serial Number 42-40967 Pilot Beller crashed November 21, 1943 P-40N Kittyhawk Serial Number A29-824 Pilot Schlenker MIA October 12, 1944 P-40N Kittyhawk Serial Number A29-641 Pilot Bellert ditched October 18, 1944, wreckage discovered 1998, remains recovered 1999, case resolved P-40N Kittyhawk Serial Number A29-821 Today References Contribute
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