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Message No. 580

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Thanks Mick
I'll pass that on to the research team. Be assured that any remains will be left intact and in a peaceful setting. We class these types of finds as a military war grave and will be the respect deserved.
There is a thought that the aircraft may have exploded.
If so it would be feasible if the aircraft was carrying a bomb load out of Iron Range.
Though I was under the impression that that B24's staged through Port Moresby (Jackson's Field) on the way up to refuel and load ordnance.
Will keep yu iformed, I live not too far from Iron Range, to the south near Mareeba. Let us know if you want any help with the memorial there at any time.

Regards

Denis

Message No. 580 ▷ Parent Message No. 580 ▷ Grandparent Message No. 569

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Re: Bomber found — Mick, Fri Dec 23 05:17

Dennis There are so many different possibilities about the location and identity of this plane. Cape York is littered with many WW2 memories and history that is sadly forever lost. This plane could... more
- Bomber found — Denis Samin, Fri Dec 23 23:16

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