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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.
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In May 1945 a more permanent 200-foot (61 m) steel and concrete ramp was constructed alongside 1.5 miles (2.4 km) 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.[1]
US Navy units based here included:
- VP-25 6–25 February 1945[2]
- VP-33 1–16 March 1945[2]: 212–7
- VP-43 June 1945 – June 1946[2]: 240–2
- VPB-17 9 March-27 April 1945[2]: 418–20
- VPB-20 8–26 February 1945[2]: 425–7
No. 42 Squadron RAAF maintained a detachment at Jinamoc from March to May 1945.
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