Satellite and aerial maps of Biak/Frans Kaisiepo with nearby locations
Biak/Frans Kaisiepo |
1° 11' 24'' S 136° 6' 27'' E | ||
Soerabaja, Biak | ||
ICAO: WABB | IATA: BIK | |
Elevation: 46 feet |
During the uncertainty and expansionist ambitions of Indonesia, the RNLAF deployed Hunters to the base, in defence of what was Netherlands New Guinea. These were accompanied by 2 Alouette II of SAR Flight, from 1960 to the end of 1961.
List of units at Biak/Frans Kaisiepo |
Years | Unit | |
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1960/62 | 298 Squadron | OH-23B, |
1960/62 | SAR Flight | Alouette II, |
1955/62 | vsq 7 | AB204B, |
1950 | vsq 8 | |
1949/51 | vsq 7 |