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Suitability for Airborne Landings
The most suitable area appears to lie to the NORTH of the hills bordering SANDAKAN town, att a distance of about 1.25 mls from the Harbour. The ground slopes to the beach of the NE and the surface is apparently level and not obstructed by vegetation.
The suggested area is approached from SANDAKAN bv the KABON CHINA road, which runs along its SOUTHern boundary, and which, with the golf course and wireless-station buildings which lie along- side it, may provide suitable landmarks. There is no information; regarding the size and present condition of the golf course, but the general area including it is believed to be suitable.
Suitability for Landing Grounds
There is possibly suitable area in the peninsula N0RTH-WEST of SANDAKAN.
Position : The part of the peninsula between LABUK Bay and SANDAKAN Harbour NORTH of a Point about 8 mls from SANDAKAN on the KABON CHINA Road.
Size : 10 mls NORTH - SOUTH; 5 mls EAST - WEST.
Altitude : j 100 to 150 feet.
Decree of Flatness : Generally level, sloping gradually to NORTH and EAST.
Underground rocks; Possibly sandstone and shales
Water Table : Low
Soil : Sandy loam
Vegetation and Land Utilization : Rubber estates interspersed with open areas containing scrub.
Obstacles to air Approach : None, apart from trees on estates,
Landmarks : SANDKAN Harbour and town.
Local Construction material : Sandstone is abundant in BERHALA Island, and it mav also be available in the hills NORTH of SANDAKAN town.
Local Labour Available : There should be a sufficient supply from the town and neighbourhood.
Water Supply : From streams and springs.
Ground Approaches : Road running NORTH and WEST from SANDAKAN town serving the estates runs into the area.
6. ROADS
General
In the peninsula NORTH and WEST of SANDAKAN there is about 15 mls of road (metalled) running inland from SANDAKAN (Read S 1); about 4 mils, metalled along the coast Read S 2; and 6 mls (metalled) duplicating part of the first (Road S 3).
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