Chronology of World War II

Thursday, June 28th


Tarakan Airstrip


Tarakan Airstrip
Tarakan Island - June 28, 1945. Tarakan Airstrip was repaired against almost hopeless odds by member os 1 and 8 Airfield Construction Squadrons, RAAF and AIF units. It was open3ed to fighter aircraft fot the first time on June 28.