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    West Sumatra Province (Sumatera Barat) Sumatra Indonesia
Location
West Sumatra Province (Sumatera Barat) is located on the western coast of Sumatra Island. Prewar and during the Pacific War, a Dutch colony known as the Netherlands East Indies (NEI). Today West Sumatra Province (Sumatera Barat) in Indonesia.

Padang
Lat 0° 56' 30S Long 100° 22' 30E   Padang is located on the eastern coast of Sumatra.

Padang Airfield
Airfield located at Padang. Still in use today

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March 3, 2026

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