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Jinamoc Seaplane Base

Jinamoc Seaplane Base is a former World War II seaplane base on Jinamoc Island, San Pedro Bay, Leyte Gulf, Philippines, part of the Leyte-Samar Naval Base. Construction commenced in December 1944 with grading for a seaplane ramp; a pontoon barge was then floated into position and submerged.

In May 1945 a more permanent steel and concrete ramp was constructed alongside of access roads constructed. Taxiways and hardstands were graded and surfaced. Facilities included 75 quonset huts, a 200-bed dispensary, a water supply and utilities. Jinamoc had already begun operation on 14 January 1945.

US Navy units based here included:

  • VP-25 6–25 February 1945
  • VP-33 1–16 March 1945
  • VP-43 June 1945 – June 1946
  • VPB-17 9 March-27 April 1945
  • VPB-20 8–26 February 1945

No. 42 Squadron RAAF maintained a detachment at Jinamoc from March to May 1945.

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