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27-10-15, 22:55
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Aitape (pronounced 'ita pee' but as one word) is on the north coast of PNG to the west of Wewak.
The DUKW was the perfect vehicle for servicing the flying boats. I remember speaking with a fellow who spent his time in the army as a DUKW operator. He told me they used to refuel the Catalinas at Morotai or Balikpapan from 44 gallon drums on board the DUKW by pressurising the drums using the vehicle compressed air system. DUKW - Doubly Useful Kind of Wagon. David
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Hell no! I'm not that old! Last edited by motto (RIP); 27-10-15 at 23:09. 
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