Uréparapara

MapLat 13° 31' 60S Long 167° 19' 60E

 

 American Aircraft

USN



Jean-Claude Tranape 2001

Wartime History
Possibly an SBD. This aircraft had a crew of three. The pilot died in the crash, and the two crew members were rescued by a seaplane.

Wreckage Today
Portions of the wreckage are located on the shore next to the reef, others have been moved into the village of Lehali area.

 
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