Confrontation : Nanga Gaat

Nanga Gaat is at the confluence of the Sungai Gaat and the Batang Baleh, it is overlooked by Bukit Majau also known as TT82. Nanga Gaat was the forward base for the infantry battalion from 1964 to 1966.




The resident company during my time was from the King's Own Scottish Borderers. Air support was provided by 110 Squadron RAF flying Whirlwind 10s. Air support was also provided at the time by another RAF Squadron flying Bristol Belvederes known by the Ibans as the flying longhouse. Previous air support had been provided by the Royal Navy in the form of 845 Naval Air Commando Squadron using Wessex 1s, Whirlwind 7 and Hiller. They were followed by 848 using Wessex 5s before 110 Squadron RAF took over. 3 Flight Army Air Corps were also involved with Scouts AH1.

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