March 15, 2024

Disappearing Miri : Miri Old Airport 1968


This is really a nice phto from the Fozdar family. The Bahais were on a visit to Miri when this photo was taken. 
Please note the kajang (palm leaves) which were woven together to make walls.

This was the beginning stage of the Miri Airport, Before Miri Airport was started, the Lutong Airstrip (used by SHELL and the public) was very functional, with small planes landing almost ever day. 
 

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