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    Lelet (Limbin, Pentua) New Ireland Province Papua New Guinea (PNG)
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Lat 3° 15' 0S Long 151° 56' 60E  Lelet located on the north coast at roughly the center of New Ireland, inland from Cape Lemeris. Also known as "Limbin" or "Pentua". Prewar and during the Pacific War part of the Territory of New Guinea. Today located in Sentral Niu Ailan Rural of Kavieng District in New Ireland Province in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

PV-1 Ventura Serial Number NZ4613
Pilot Benton, MIA June 9, 1945 discovered November 1945

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March 20, 2022

 

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