United States Army Air Force Officers Quarters

Due to the gravity of the military situation at the time, private houses could be requisitioned by the military authorities. Although the Armati family owned the house they were asked to leave, however they were granted permission to live in a structure at the rear of the house. Twenty four hours later, this was connected with water and electricity by the Allied Works Council with personnel of the US Army Air Forces occupying the main house.

US pilots would use 'The 'Palms' as a place of rest and recreation after conducting bombing and reconnaissance missions in New Guinea and the Islands....