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    Ulu Island (Mauke, Pig) Duke of Yorks | East New Britain Province Papua New Guinea
Location
Ulu Island is part of the Duke of York Island Group (Duke of York Islands). Also known as Mauke Island or Pig Island. To the northeast is Duke of York Island and to the east is Utuan Island (Utan). To the southeast is Kabakon Island and Kerawara Island. Today located in East New Britain Province in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

Wartime History
During late January 1942 occupied by the Japanese for the duration of the Pacific War until the official surrender of Japan.

F4U-1D Corsair Serial Number NZ5402 Tail 02
Pilot Warren crashed June 21, 1945 pilot POW

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October 23, 2019

 

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