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    Rai Coast Madang Province Papua New Guinea (PNG)
Location
The Rai Coast is a portion of the north coast of New Guinea. Today located in Madang Province in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Borders Astrolabe Bay.

Wartime History
During 1943–1944 the Rai coast was used by the Japanese and was attacked by Allied aircraft.

American missions against Rai Coast
January 17, 1944–January 25, 1944

January 17, 1944

(5th AF) P-39's strafe the Rai Coast.

January 23, 1944
(5th AF) P-39s strafe barges on the Rai Coast.

January 25, 1944
(5th AF) P-39s strafe barges on the Rai Coast

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Last Updated
September 30, 2022

 

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