Naval Base Perth
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Naval Base Perth was a United States Navy base near Perth, Western Australia during World War II. Perth was selected as the site for a U.S. Navy base as it was beyond the range of Japanese long-range bombers. The Bombing of Darwin on 19 February 1942 demonstrated a more southern port was needed. Both existing port facilities and new bases were built at Perth. Naval Base Perth's Fleet Post Office # was 255 SF Perth, Australia.[1]
Quick Facts Naval Base Perth Western Australia, Coordinates ...
Naval Base Perth Western Australia | |
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Coordinates | 31.978814°S 115.820889°E / -31.978814; 115.820889 |
Established | 1942 |
Time zone | AWST (UTC+08:00) |
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