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Aircraft History Unidentified aircraft possibly a Douglas SBD Dauntless. Wartime History Crashed near the shore of Ureparapapa Island. According to locals, the aircraft had a crew of three. The pilot died in the crash, and the two other crew members were rescued by a seaplane. Wreckage Portions of the wreckage are located on the shore of Ureparapapa Island next to the reef, others have been moved into the Lehali area. Jean-Claude Tranape visited in October 2001: "The chief said that only one wreck was on the island, but outside, on a beach in the S/W of the island. According to chief Nicholson, we were the first to see this wreck. I hope you can help the chief Nicholson and the natives of this island who are very nice people." Contribute
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