Mission History
Took off from Port Moresby on a mission against Wewak.

Wreckage
About a month later, the wreckage was located by a missionary near Bina Village, three miles north of Pieunga Village on Biaru River. (Lake Kamu, near Okapa?)

On receiving this report, a party was despatched to the site. during which the remains of the crew were recovered by Australian Capt Toogood.

The wreckage indicated that the bomber collided with the rugged terrain by flying too low while attempting to pass through a tropical storm.

Memorials
The remains of two of the crew are buried in Punchbowl at Hawaii: Orr is buired at Plot A Row 0 Grave 156. Frank Brackett is buired at Plot B Row 0 Grave 154.

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Last Updated
October 1, 2009

B-24

8.21S
146.27E