Location
Cape Chater is located on the coast of northeast coast of Timor Island to the east of Lautem.

Wartime History
Occupied by the Japanese during February 1942 until September 1945. Possibly the area off Cape Chater was used as a seaplane operating area.

Allied missions against Cape Chater
June 30, 1943 - August 2, 1944

Cape Chater Airfield (Lautem East Airfield)
Used by the Japanese during the war

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Last Updated
October 23, 2019