Early this year, we interviewed ex-British RAF Larry Dodds about his experience in Tawau during the Indonesian Confrontation (Konfrontasi). Mr. Dodds was also kind enough to send us his stories and photos while protecting Tawau from Indonesian rebels.

Tawau was once a very important trading post under British North Borneo. During the great fire of Tawau in 1953, British RAF 205 Squadron was sent to Tawau using Sunderland aircraft to deliver food and medical supplies. Due to lack of communication systems back then, that also helped Tawau to get in touch with the outside world.

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