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    Urasi Island (Gumawana) Milne Bay Province Papua New Guinea (PNG)
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43rd BG January 6, 1943
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Urasi Island is located in the northeastern of the Amphlett Islands. Also known as Gumawana Island. Prewar and during the Pacific War, located in the Eastern District in the Territory of Papua. Today located in Milne Bay Province in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

B-17F Flying Fortress Serial Number 41-24538
Pilot Jack force landed January 5, 1943 returing from a bombing mission against Rabaul

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