Operation Apricot

On 5 January 1945, a party of five Indonesians left Darwin to ascertain the fate of Operation Lion. On 14 January, the Dutch submarine K XV lands the party at the coast of the Djiko Doped Bay, north east Minahassa. The leader was captured; the remainder were evacuated by Catalina flying boat on 31 January.[1][2]

Operation Apricot
Part of the Pacific War
Location
ObjectiveAscertain Operation Lions' whereabouts
Date5–31 January 1945
Casualties1 captured

References

  1. National Archives Australia NEI Section, p. 5.
  2. "Boat KXV". Dutch Submarines.

Bibliography

  • National Archives Australia – [SRD (Services Reconnaissance Department) HQ] NEI [Netherlands East Indies] Section IASD [Inter-Allied Services Department].
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