Operation Apricot

Operation Apricot
Part of the Pacific War
Location
Central Celebes, Dutch East Indies
ObjectiveAscertain Operation Lions' whereabouts
Date5–31 January 1945
Casualties1 captured

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]

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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