Nicolas Duprey and Flo Thibeaux
New Caledonia World War II Explorations
My name is Nicolas Duprey
(15) and with my friend Florentin Thibeaux (17) we
and passionate about World War II history and plane wrecks of New Caledonia. We already visited many
wrecks and World War II sites. Thanks to Justin Taylan,
Therese Angelo (Collections Manager at the RNZAF museum in Christchurch,
New Zealand), and Craig Fuller (Aviation Archaeological Investigation
& Research), and all people who help us.
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R4D Dakota
Former wartime airfield with a R4D crash site and am unknown
wreck site. |
B-17
Flying Fortress
Identify disputed - one of two possible fortresses lost near Koumac |
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Plaine
Des Gaiacs
WWII American airfield and main repair area for the 13th Air
Force. |
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SBD
Dauntless
Crashed on Mt. Mou during training on 5 December 1942 |
C-54E
Skymaster
Aircraft presented to Charles De Gaulle, crashed on New Caledonia. |
SBD
Dump
Underwater dump of several SBD-III's |
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