Wreck
related briefs from John
Douglas in Papua New Guinea
East of Port Moresby, in a swamp lies a plane wreck
with bones inside, unreported to officialdom since the war. [Probably
American fighter]. It was reported to me by my network and I've sent
a man off with a camera and detailed inspections. The trip will take
about two weeks.
East of Wewak, past the Murik Lakes, the local people
were traveling through some previously explored kunai/cane when a
machete hit some metal! They had a look around at their discovery,
found a plane with human remains, became scared of bad spirits and
left quickly. I got the story through my contacts, sent a camera and
travel funds,and now waiting a report. The weather has been bad and
travel difficult, but results are expected soon.
Coastline from Cape Ward Hunt [Oro province] to Lae
is not easily accessible, and a lot of planes crashed there as result
of local dogfights or returning from combat at Lae,Buna/Dobuduru and
Port Moresby. One man came in with details of a P-38E/F and stories
of 6 or 8 more. He was given a camera, traveling funds and sent off.
B-25G Mitchell 42-64835
Located in kunai south of Wewak, center burnt, only the tail, wings and engines remain
