PAPUA Dutch whalers
this is a continuation of Franks Papua blog which has been moved:
Since the Mid-1920ies the Dutch used many Dornier Wals all over their East-India colonies (now Indonesia). The last ones were shot down by Zeros in 1942…
Here you do a N-coast-to-S-coast pioneer flight in Dutch Papua. Follow the rivers in the steaming jungle - into the Highlands which were uncharted territory at the time.
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There are persistent rumours of gold and mineral deposits up there (todays gigantic Puncak mine). Land at your discretion on fabled mountain lakes (13000+ft !) for ore inspection and nugget collection (pics). Fuel is only available at mission stations Danau Lake & Wamena.
