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    Urimo East Sepik Province Papua New Guinea (PNG)
Location
Lat 3° 49' 32.15" S Long 143° 38' 23.17" E  Urimo village at an elevation of 308' / 98m inland from the north coast of New Guinea. Beyond to the north is Wewak. To the east is the Yemogu River. Prewar, Urimo Mission was established at this location.

P-38H Lightning Serial Number 42-66534
Pilot Weldon force landed January 18, 1944

P-47D "Cowtown Cyclone" Serial Number 42-75289
Pilot Bullington crashed April 11, 1944

P-47D Thunderbolt Serial Number 42-22953
ilot Graham crashed April 11, 1944

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Last Updated
May 3, 2025

 

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