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	uboat.net - Allied Warships - Heavy cruiser HMAS Australia of the Kent class
		In August, in company with the cruiser HMS Norfolk she left Scapa Flow for Bear Island area tasked to intercept German fishing boats, however the mission was aborted due to bad weather.
		In September 1940, HMAS Australia was called upon to relieve the cruiser HMS Fiji after that ship had been damaged by torpedo from U-32 whilst escorting a Dakar bound convoy, she narrowly missed being torpedoed herself on the 8th, by U-56, but because of a malfunctioning torpedo, she escaped.
		June saw the cruiser escorting convoys in the Tasman Sea and for the remainder of 1941 she was on escort and patrol duties on the South Atlantic station, this period however, included a brief visit to Kerguelen Island, to seek a possible German raider.
	uboat.net /allies/warships/ship/1173.html (1620 words)

	29 April 1944
		Some men involved in "Tiger" claim that some landing craft were not told of a one-hour postponement of the exercise and that men began going ashore while the naval bombardment continued.
		Whilst pursuing German Elbing class torpedo boats T.27 and T.28 which were based at St.Malo, Tribal class destroyer HMS Athabaskan is struck aft by a torpedo which starts a fire and brings her to a standstill.
		T.27 is driven aground by HMS Haida, and then returns to the site of the sinking to find about 100 of Athabaskan’s crew in the water.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /andrew.etherington/1944/04/29.htm (483 words)

	CHAPTER 23 The New Zealand Cruisers \| NZETC
		Replacement of HMNZS Achilles by HMS Gambia would be accepted but we are not prepared to press for this as we have no information as to the urgency of providing cruisers for other theatres of war.
		HMS Illustrious, with the Gambia and destroyers Rotherham and Tjerke Hiddes (Dutch) in company, sailed from Trincomalee on 22 February and swept the area south-west of Cocos Island.
		HMS London, cruiser; 10,000 tons standard displacement; 32·25 knots; eight 8-inch, eight 4-inch, and numerous small anti-aircraft guns; eight torpedo-tubes.
	www.nzetc.org /tm/scholarly/tei-WH2Navy-c23.html (7357 words)

	Bache II
		At the conclusion of that brief repair period, Bache moved south to Norfolk, Virginia, whence she departed on 6 February as part of the screen assigned to the British aircraft carrier HMS Victorious.
		Before embarking on that phase of the huge island's subjugation, however, she joined Abner Read (DD-526) and Beale to conduct a subsidiary mission in the vicinity of the bypassed Japanese base at Wewak where enemy shore batteries were hampering the work of Aitape-based PT boats.
		During the two nights between 18 and 20 June, the two cruisers and four destroyers pounded the Japanese stronghold in an effort to dampen the garrison's enthusiasm for an assault on the Aitape defense perimeter.
	www.history.navy.mil /danfs/b1/bache-ii.htm (7027 words)

	The Australians at War Film Archive - 50
		Blamey, as Australian commander, decided that Wewak should be captured rather than leave the garrison left to wither and die on the vine - again, the decision to assault the place ties into arguments about the 'unnecessary war'.
		In April 1944, American forces had captured the airfield and harbour at Aitape, 90 miles west of Wewak.
		The 2/4th Battalion supported by tanks drive the Japanese defenders back into the town while the 2/6th Cavalry landed on a beach east of the town from barges launched from the Swan, Dubbo and Colac.
	www.australiansatwarfilmarchive.gov.au /aawfa/campaigns/Wewak.html (586 words)

	ABC Western Australia » Defence Forces Contingent - Navy
		HMS Terrible, a Majestic class light fleet carrier, was renamed HMAS Sydney and commissioned into to the RAN in December 1948.
		She saw service during 1951 on both the East and West coasts of Korea acting in support of ground forces and again in 1953 was in Korean waters.
		In mid 1952, HMS Vengeance, a Colossus class light fleet carrier, was transferred on loan to the RAN and commissioned HMAS Vengeance.
	www.abc.net.au /wa/anzac/sea.htm (3358 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The meeting, organised by the Sepik community in the city, was to gather views on the ways of relief arrangements and channelling them to help the victims of the tidal waves.
		Women, who were not actually from Aitape or West Sepik province, were seen deeply moved by the news of the tragedy.
		Defence Minister Peter Waieng, who was present at the meeting, said that he had directed the HMS Buna to leave for Aitape today with relief supplies.
	www.sidsnet.org /pacific/usp/journ/nius/docs/july98/1565.html (584 words)

	Wewak
		The 2/6th Commando Regiment had been brought up from Aitape and was training around But for an amphibious attack on Dove Bay, to the east of Wewak.
		From the top of Shiburangu it was possible to see as far north as Aitape and southwards to the Sepik River-a distance of about 200 miles.
		The inland force was reinforced at this stage by 2nd New Guinea Infantry Battalion, a native unit led by Australian officers and NCOs.
	www.pacificwrecks.com /units/australian/wewak.html (4467 words)

	HMS / HMAS KANIMBLA - HMA Ship Histories (Sea Power Centre - Australia)
		The twin screw motor vessel KANIMBLA was built for McIlwraith McEachern Limited and from May 1936 until September 1939 she operated a passenger service between Cairns and Fremantle.
		Upon the outbreak of war she was requisitioned on 5 September 1939 and converted to an Armed Merchant Cruiser at Sydney She commissioned into the Royal Navy as HMS KANIMBLA on 6 October 1939.
		Arriving at Aitape on 1 September, KANIMBLA began preparations for the Morotai landings and on 9 September embarked 1,215 officers and men.
	www.navy.gov.au /spc/history/ships/kanimbla1.html (1600 words)

	Pacific Media Watch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		PORT MORESBY: Papua New Guinea's National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) will today move its equipment to Aitape to set a mini-studio for airing news on the tsunami-hit area [which has caused the loss of an estimated 1000 lives], the National reports.
		NBC managing director Tony Boski yesterday told a meeting organised by the Sepik community that the national broadcaster was doing this as bringing up-to-date information to the public was its duty.
		He appealed to the PNG Defence Force for assistance in transporting the equipment on its patrol boat HMS Buna which would leave for Wewak and Vanimo today.
	www.pmw.c2o.org /docs98/png1568.html (412 words)

	Google Earth Hacks - File Downloads - World War II
		April 1944 the 32nd Division landed without opposition in the Aitape area, in conjunction with the main landing at Hollandia.
		The object of this operation was to secure and hold the Tadji Airfield, and hold the flank and prevent Japanese from Wewak from attacking toward Holla...
		Battleship HMS Royal Oak sunken by U-Boat Ace Gunther Prien in Scapa Flow is still "alive" in Royal Navy.The wreck is now an official war grave and there is an annual commemoration service.
	www.googleearthhacks.com /dlcat73p1/World-War-II.htm (1254 words)

	19 April 1944
		Japanese ships and positions at Sebang, as part of Operation Cockpit to divert attention from the start of landings at Hollandia, in New Guinea.
		This is the first joint naval exercise in the Indian Ocean.
		Fifth Air Force B-24s hit Urarom and Manokwari while B-25s, A-20s, and fighter aircraft strike a wide variety of targets around Hollandia, Aitape, Bogia, Uligan, Bunabun, Madang and Cape Croisilles.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /andrew.etherington/1944/04/19.htm (1164 words)

	Miscellaneous Threads pt 2
		No US casualty can be connected to Kuno's death (at least not by me) but what is most interesting is that on the morning of 21 October HMS Australia was heavily damaged and its captain killed when a Japanese aircraft crashed into its bridge.
		In March 1944 he assumed command of HMAS Australia and took part in the Hollandia landings and the bombardment of Wakde and Aitape, and the landings at Biak, Noemfoor and Morotai.
		Capt Dechaineux died of wounds received during the battle of Leyte Gulf in the Philippines on the 21 October 1944 when a Japanese Kamikaze aircraft struck the ship's foremast resulting in fires on the bridge.
	www.j-aircraft.com /faq/army_misc_pt2.htm (7749 words)

	Aylwin
		He received commendations for his gallantry during that frigate's engagement with HMS Guerriere on 19 August 1812.
		Aylwin took part in the battle between Constitution and HMS Java on 29 December 1812.
		The establishment of these beachheads in New Guinea demonstrated the capability of American carrier-based air power to provide ample air support for military operations far beyond the range of the nearest friendly land-based planes.
	www.history.navy.mil /danfs/a15/aylwin-iii.htm (8242 words)

	DANFS Online: Volume 1B, Part 7
		On 23 September 1779 they encountered the Baltic Fleet of 41 sail under convoy of HMS Serapis (44) and Countess of Scarborough (22) near Flamborough Head.
		During 23 April-16 May 1944 she took part in the landings at Aitape, New Guinea.
		Boston, Hancock, and Fox wer e engaged (7-8 July) by HMS Flora, Rainbow, and Victor.
	www.hazegray.org /danfs/volume_b/vol_b_07.htm (9849 words)

	Pacific, Java Sea, ABDA, Exeter, Houston, Perth, De Ruyter, Electra, Encounter, Jupiter, HMS, HMAS
		The Japanese are not yet finished and fight hard against US attempts to break out from their positions around Aitape, on the mainland near Wadke Island, and on Biak, in some cases right through until August 1944.
		All this time the Australians are pushing west along the north coast from Madang.
		However only now in August, does the fighting die down around Aitape and on Biak Island, still leaving the Australians to finish off the remnants of by-passed Japanese divisions, in some areas until August 1945.
	www.naval-history.net /WW2CampaignsRNPacific.htm (4599 words)

	This Month's History Lesson, the Marine Corps Way: April
		The 24th MEU participated in Operation Provide Comfort, a multinational relief effort to aid Kurdish refugees on the Iraqi-Turkish border.
		Marines participated in the sea battle between the USS Hyder Ally and HMS General Monk.
		U.S. Army landed at Hollandia and Aitape in New Guinea.
	muddyboots.net /semperfi/history/hist_04.html (629 words)

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		They were picked up two days later by the British SS Dunstan in 15°31N/30°04W and taken to Pernambuco 1940 - Convoys in the Straits of Dover were attacked by about 45 Ju87s escorted by fighters.
		RAF Fighter Command claim 7 enemy a/c destroyed 1941 - Submarine HMS Simoon laid down 1941 - Submarine USS Herring laid down 1941 - ASW trawler HMS Quadrille commissioned 1941 - Ju-88 bombers attack Suez from Crete damaging harbor installations and ships 1941 - RAF2 Group Blenheims raid Le Havre at low-level.
		The tanker has now liaised with Jocara and passed over fuel to enable them to reach Gan under engine power, where they will be able to effect suitable repairs 2006 - The Queen will visit HMS Ocean to mark the occasion of the 250th anniversary of The Marine Society.
	www.seawaves.com /newsletters/TDIH/july/14Jul.txt (2010 words)

	History for USS Hopewell
		29th-The Commodore detached the STOCKTON and 8 PT's to proceed to Aitape, with the CO of the STOCKTON to arrange for beaching the LST's after dark.
		These operations and those of other groups did much to reduce Japanese submarine interference with the invasion of the Marianas.
		18 August arrive Manus Admiralty Is. with HMS Shropshire and HMS Australia.
	military.com /HomePage/UnitPageHistory/1,13506,712543\|786995,00.html (6626 words)

	HMAS WARRAMUNGA (I) - HMA Ship Histories (Sea Power Centre - Australia)
		The Task Force sailed on 14 April 1944 for Seeadler Harbour, in the Admiralties, and on the 19th departed to rendezvous with the attack force for the forthcoming operations at Tanahmerah Bay, Humboldt Bay and Aitape.
		After this operation WARRAMUNGA and the other ships of the two Task Forces returned to Seeadler, moving to Aitape on 12 July 1944, from whence she departed with AUSTRALIA to bombard Yakasui area, WARRAMUNGA having a Piper Cub as spotting aircraft.
		The minesweepers were occupied in sweeping to the north as the Task Unit approached Shiogama, the port of Sendai, and its entry into the harbour was marked with an explosion every few minutes.
	www.navy.gov.au /spc/history/ships/warramunga1a.html (3465 words)

	The Official Chronology of the U.S. Navy in World War II--1944
		U.S. freighter Daniel Webster, damaged by German aerial torpedo the previous day, reaches Oran under escort of British frigate HMS Barle; rescue tug ATR-47 brings Daniel Webster into port where she is subsequently written off as a total loss.
		PBY-5As, flying from Attu, bomb and photograph Japanese installations in the Kurabu Zaki area, south Paramushiru, and in the Musashi Wan-Otomaye area, south coast of Paramushiru; PV-1s bomb and photograph enemy installations in the north Paramushiru area.
		British submarine HMS Tally Ho sinks German-manned Italian cargo submarine UIT-23, 04°53'N, 100°15'E. USAAF B-25s and A-20s damage auxiliary netlayer Matsu Maru at Rabaul.
	www.ibiblio.org /hyperwar/USN/USN-Chron/USN-Chron-1944.html (12320 words)

	Adidas Soccer Cleats Predator Womens Cleats Ronaldinho Soccer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The goalkeeper is often featured costumes by many of Indo-China, Hong Kong, where King Haakon VII of Aitape, Tanahmerah Bay 17 December 1969 New Jersey fought off Formosa and vehicles were produced at Wonsan was ordered to decide the war, New Jersey, for a headquarters building.
		A great many games released a penalty being the fourth official timekeeper for its fan community.
		The World Cup Bjarte Flem's own kit, plus slighly tweakable physics made for her first tour of eleven players, with HMS Belfast, pilots from her big guns.
	www.detroitsafari.com /adidassoccercleatspredatorwomens.html (272 words)

	RNZN Comms HMNZS ACHILLES Chapt 16 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		They got the burning sack topsides and heaved it overboard, but this proved disastrous as an oil-slick below immediately flashed, racing in all directions near Panamanian's bows, and setting the wharfside afire.
		By now, fire engines were walling and the big submarine-tender HMS Maidstone whooped warnings as she slipped from her berth a couple of ships' lengths down the burning jetty, her sides blistering near her torpedo warhead magazines.
		Achilles' boats were all inboard at the time so we borrowed one of Maidstone's, craned our heavy portable diesel pump and accessories into it, and a fire-party from men who knew the drill.
	www.rnzncomms.net.nz /jackharker/achillesChapt16.html (2453 words)

	The British Museum: spreadsheet detailing the human remains in the British Museum collection (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Don: Capt Owen Stanley 1851, Coll by HMS Rattlesnake
		Acq: Papua New Guinea, Coll by HMS Rattlesnake, Registration information: 'Presented by Prof.
		Acq: Admiralty Islands, Bismark Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, Coll by HMS Challenger Expedition
	www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk /corporate/guidance/human_remains06.html (1622 words)

	Haymes & Sons Pty Ltd. ANZAAB/ILAB at antiqbook.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		- From Ingleburn to Aitape The trials and tribulations of a four figure man
		- From Ingleburn to Aitape The Trails and Tribulations of a Four Figure Man (or Front-Line Aussie Soldier).
		- Captain James Cook A Catalogue of Rare Books, Prints, Paintings and Artefacts Published to Commemorate the 225th Anniversary of the Sailing of HMS Endeavour August 25, 1768
	www.antiqbook.com /boox/hay/books10000.shtml (5395 words)

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