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    Down at Finschhafen. Here for the night.
    We got word of a big Navy battle to the East of here. Proceed with caution.

  3. #28
    Off to Cape Gloucester. FIN to CPG.

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    Probably the hardest field to land on.

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    Down, safe at Kavieng. Nice clear day across the Bismarck Sea. We will be here for the night and hopefully the next day.

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    A few pics.

    New Ireland.
    Bismarck Sea.
    Rabaul.

  11. #36
    After a short stay, we are off to Buka. AYTK to AYBK.

  12. #37
    Down at Buka. Interesting flight. We will be here overnight.

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    A few pics of this flight.

    Over New Ireland.
    Passing under three Bettys in the Solomon Sea.
    Into a thunderstorm at Buka.

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    Diverted to Vella La Vella due to the stormy weather. Very rough flight. And landed during an air raid made this quit interesting.

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    Weather is looking better. On to Munda. AGBA to AGGM.

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    Down at Munda.
    Completing the tour.
    I found our crew keeping busy, in a poker game.
    Now that we are free of Generals, the Colonel is sending us to Midway Is. Some flying duty coming up.

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    A few shot of the last leg.
    In line at Vella.
    The Marines are busy today.
    Munda.

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    Ah, a journey back in time. Great to see those beautiful Hogs ... and a Devastator to boot!

    Great trip in wonderful style.
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