Lost but Not Forgotten: The Discovery of Two WWII B-25 Bombers Off Papua New Guinea
In the depths of the Pacific Ocean, two long-lost B-25 bombers, missing for over 70 years, have recently resurfaced—at least metaphorically—thanks to the remarkable efforts of . This team of marine scientists, archaeologists, and volunteers, fueled by cutting-edge technology and a deep passion for history, has made a discovery that bridges the past with the present.
The B-25 bombers, icons of World War II, played pivotal roles in a variety of military missions—from bombing raids to photo reconnaissance and submarine patrols. Perhaps most famously, B-25s were used in the daring Doolittle Raid on Tokyo. Yet, despite their valor in the skies, many B-25s never made it home. One such site of tragedy is off the coast of present-day Papua New Guinea, a battleground for American and Japanese forces during the Pacific campaign. Many aircraft were lost in these hostile waters, their crews becoming part of the sea’s dark, untold history.
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