World War 2 Airfields of Portuguese Timor

[Nigel Apperley]

Hi all,

I'm currently compiling a list of WWII airfields across the Netherlands East Indies & Portuguese Timor. What I really would like is primary source material, providing co-ordinates, whether maps or photos from which I'm able to confirm accurately the location. Currently I have position/locations for Dili Fuiloro & Lautem West. As I understand there was an airfield at Lautem East (Cape Chater) and another at Cape Lore (San Namo)

Any and all replies and information gladly received.

Direct contact can be made via my email address - bowerbirdav@shoal.net.au

Cheers Nigel

[Edward Willis]

Nigel:

Thank you for your enquiry.  I've attached extracts from two primary sources - the Area Study of Portuguese Timor (1943) -  and the Area Study of Dutch Timor (1943)  -  that cover the WWII airfields 

Both publications can be downloaded from the Monash University Special Collections database:

https://collections.monash.edu/nodes/view/76647?keywords=area+study+Portuguese+timor&type=all&highlights=eyIwIjoiYXJlYSIsIjEiOiJzdHVkeSIsIjIiOiJwb3J0dWd1ZXNlIiwiMyI6InRpbW9yIiwiOCI6InRpbW9yLiIsIjkiOiJhcmVhLiIsIjExIjoiYXJlYXMiLCIxMiI6InRpbW9yLCJ9&lsk=5e05be81f002c0035b436b6b505f1d58

https://collections.monash.edu/nodes/view/76591?

I've also attached extracts from my publication WWII in East Timor: an Australian Army site and travel guide that cover the airfields that may also assist you.

Get back to me if you need any additional information.

Regards

Ed Willis

Vice-President, 2/2 Commando Association of Australia

Airfield content - WWII in East Timor - an Australian Army site and travel guide.pdf

Airfield content - Area study of Dutch Timor, NEI.pdf Airfield content - 1 Area study of Portuguese Timor.pdf