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    Bomana, the largest war cemetary in the Pacific, contains 3779 graves of Australian and Allied solidiers, sailors and airmen. 237 of them are unknown. Lest We Forget the sacrifices made by so many so that we are free to enjoy the beauty of these islands. Views[228] A feather star blushes on a coral surrounded by guppies, unaware of the mechanical interlopers and the men that went down with them nearby. Views[228] A nudibranch enjoys the vivid scenery that belies the ugliness of the fighting that occurred above the surface during the war. Views[325] Royal Australian Air Force PBY Catalina A24-11 lies wrecked in 20 meters of water near the entrance of Kavieng's harbor. After refueling one of the bombs on board exploded when the Catalina accidentally hit a swell during take off. The entire crew was killed. Views[496] Rusted vestige of WWII aims at Kavieng where the Japanese invaded and occupied for two years. During this time almost all of the Europeans left on the island were killed. Views[338]
     

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