Republished with permission. Chapter 10 of the book: A Touch of Dutch. For the full pdf of the book click here.
Introduction chapters of the book: Touch of Dutch
See also:
Evacuees and Refugees from Netherlands East Indies recuperating in Australia after WWII
Introduction In early 1942, following the rapid collapse of the Netherlands East Indies under Japanese attack, large parts of the Dutch military, administrative and maritime infrastructure were relocated to Australia. Among those who arrived were Read more
Introduction Following the fall of the Netherlands East Indies (NEI) in early 1942, a significant part of the Dutch maritime fleet regrouped in Australia. What emerged from this chaotic retreat was not simply a displaced Read more
Among the Dutch airmen who formed part of No. 18 (Netherlands East Indies) Squadron RAAF during the Second World War was Lieutenant J. van Loggem, a navigator whose wartime experience reflects both the operational realities Read more