A bomb exploding off port quarter of a Japanese cargo ship in Simpson Harbor, Rabaul, New Britain, 2 Nov 1943; note Haguro in center distance and USAAF 3rd Bomb Group B-25 bomber in lower left; photo 1 of 2

Caption   A bomb exploding off port quarter of a Japanese cargo ship in Simpson Harbor, Rabaul, New Britain, 2 Nov 1943; note Haguro in center distance and USAAF 3rd Bomb Group B-25 bomber in lower left; photo 1 of 2 ww2dbase
Source    ww2dbasejackheyn.yolasite.com
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Photos on Same Day 2 Nov 1943
Photos at Same Place Rabaul, New Britain, Australian New Guinea
Added By C. Peter Chen
Added Date 30 Mar 2014

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WW2-Era Place Name Rabaul, New Britain, Australian New Guinea
Lat/Long -4.2203, 152.1668
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