Pacific Wrecks - Vertical view of Rilia and Lemieng on the north coast of New Guinea

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Vertical view of Tadji and Tadji Airfield area on the north coast of New Guinea
On April 22, 1944 the U.S. Army, 41st Infantry Division (41st ID) "The Jungleers", 163rd Infantry Regiment landed at Blue Beach. Annotated are coastal villages including Pro, Pro Mission. Indicated is the advance of the 2/163 and 1/163 occupying Tadji Airfield Bomber Strip and Fighter Strip. Further to the east is Strip Under Construction.
Credit: U.S. Army Date: April 22, 1944
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