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    Nigila Milne Bay Province PNG
Location
Lat 10° 19' 60S Long 150° 34' 60E  Nigila is located at an elevation of 291' / 88m inland from the southern coast of the northern arm of Milne Bay on New Guinea. Prewar and during the Pacific War located in the Eastern District in Territory of Papua. Today located in Milne Bay Province in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

B-17E Flying Fortress Serial Number 41-2635
Pilot Hancock crashed November 1, 1942 crash site found by local hunters 1999

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October 27, 2024

 

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