West New Britain NZ Ventura

[Stevedash8]

Ventura NZ4522 West New Britain ( somewhere between Talasea and Kimbe) possibly 1977.
Aircraft was in reasonable condition compared to most wrecks. Not sure what ever happened to it.

 

[nuuumannn]

Not sure what ever happened to it.

It's still there:

New Zealand plane wreck reveals incredible survival story

A WWII bomber lying in the Papua New Guinea jungle has an amazing tale of airmanship to tell.

www.stuff.co.nz

Parts of it were recovered and went into a B-34, which is now at the Museum of
Transport and Technology, Auckland, NZ.

NZ4600

 

[Stevedash8]

It's still there:

New Zealand plane wreck reveals incredible survival story

A WWII bomber lying in the Papua New Guinea jungle has an amazing tale of airmanship to tell.

www.stuff.co.nz

Parts of it were recovered and went into a B-34, which is now at the Museum of
Transport and Technology, Auckland, NZ.

View attachment 651411NZ4600

Thanks for info. Was hoping the whole aircraft might be flying, but some better then nothing.
Just for general info it wasn't too far from this Mitchell. I have more photos if anyone interested.

 

[Capt. Vick]

Hell yeah! Post those suckers!

 

[Stevedash8]

More pics of West New Britain Mitchell

 

[nuuumannn]

More pics of West New Britain Mitchell

That's awesome, keep posting if you have more, Steve.

 

[SaparotRob]

Anyone know the fate of the Mitchell?

 

[nuuumannn]

Anyone know the fate of the Mitchell?

Here's a bit of history on the aircraft, it's probably still there.

Pacific Wrecks - B-25H-5 Mitchell Serial Number 43-4513

On September 3, 1944 took off piloted by Captain Charles W. Wolfendale on a strike against New Britain, damaged and force landed at Talasea Airfield.

pacificwrecks.com