Hi Dave, my real name is Paul and i live in Germany. From 1986 to 1994 I lived with my family in Manus PNG as a Missionary from Liebenzell Mission, working inside ECOM (Evangelical Church of Manus). That is, why I have no memories of WW2. Maybe someone else has, however, time is running and people in Manus living during WW2 might have passed away already. All the best to you, Greetings from Paul
hi bolokes sorry for delay not very good on computers interesting story but my dad was stationed on manus 42 to45? flying defiants as rear gunner on night recon i think he was under the command of the americans
Hi guys. I'm 77 years old and I began reminiscing today about my US Air Force days and had thoughts of Momote. I flew a US Air Force C-124 cargo plane from Hawaii to Momote in 1956. The USAF had a weather recon aircraft, a WRB-50, that made an emergency landing on the Momote airstrip and did not know at the time that a pot hole was in the middle of the runway. The nose gear of the WRB-50 fell into the pot hole upon landing and was sheared off. The airplane slid on its nose down to the end of the runway and wiped out four propellers. We flew a crew in with parts and equipment and they repaired the WRB-50. We were there for 3 days and we had a great time. A Catholic Priest from New Caledonia was visiting Momote at the time and we had a good visit. The Aussie Air Force Commander that was on station at Momote was a wonderful host. He took us fishing for tuna on his offshore fishing boat and we hooked one, but while reeling it in, a shark took most of it before we could land it. Also learned that Australian beer had 12% alcohol while US beer has 6%. Learned that lesson a little too late, but I was only 23 years old at the time. I will always remember Momote. I grew up in West Texas, USA.
Hello, I'm jacky from Germany. My grandma was born in Manus, she's one daughter of Johanness de Roo and actually I'm trying to find something about her life in Manus. HITELAI can you tell me something about my grandgrandfather? Would be sooo great!
HIS presence is blessing! jacky =)
Hi Michel, Sorry for not answering earlier, I was out of the country for three weeks... I think there is no problem to contact local people on Manus Island. I know, that missionaries from Liebenzell Mission Germany are working there, who, I believe, could assist you. Maybe, you try simon-herrmann[at]gmx.net. I know him personally. He might be able to give you further advice. Greetings and best wishes, Paul-Gerhardt
Thanks. Some people look at it and think it's scary. But I think it's beautiful. Gives me a sense of peacefulness, calmness and tranquility. How beaatiful nature is.
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Hi Dave, my real name is Paul and i live in Germany. From 1986 to 1994 I lived with my family in Manus PNG as a Missionary from Liebenzell Mission, working inside ECOM (Evangelical Church of Manus). That is, why I have no memories of WW2. Maybe someone else has, however, time is running and people in Manus living during WW2 might have passed away already. All the best to you, Greetings from Paul
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hi bolokes sorry for delay not very good on computers interesting story but my dad was stationed on manus 42 to45? flying defiants as rear gunner on night recon i think he was under the command of the americans
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man olpiksa ya stail stret...keep that camera rolling
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Hi guys. I'm 77 years old and I began reminiscing today about my US Air Force days and had thoughts of Momote. I flew a US Air Force C-124 cargo plane from Hawaii to Momote in 1956. The USAF had a weather recon aircraft, a WRB-50, that made an emergency landing on the Momote airstrip and did not know at the time that a pot hole was in the middle of the runway. The nose gear of the WRB-50 fell into the pot hole upon landing and was sheared off. The airplane slid on its nose down to the end of the runway and wiped out four propellers. We flew a crew in with parts and equipment and they repaired the WRB-50. We were there for 3 days and we had a great time. A Catholic Priest from New Caledonia was visiting Momote at the time and we had a good visit. The Aussie Air Force Commander that was on station at Momote was a wonderful host. He took us fishing for tuna on his offshore fishing boat and we hooked one, but while reeling it in, a shark took most of it before we could land it. Also learned that Australian beer had 12% alcohol while US beer has 6%. Learned that lesson a little too late, but I was only 23 years old at the time. I will always remember Momote. I grew up in West Texas, USA.
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Hello, I'm jacky from Germany. My grandma was born in Manus, she's one daughter of Johanness de Roo and actually I'm trying to find something about her life in Manus. HITELAI can you tell me something about my grandgrandfather? Would be sooo great! HIS presence is blessing! jacky =)
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Yes, Jerusalem is always worth to visit... Thanx I'm fine, busy working, once in a while travelling...
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Hi Michel, Sorry for not answering earlier, I was out of the country for three weeks... I think there is no problem to contact local people on Manus Island. I know, that missionaries from Liebenzell Mission Germany are working there, who, I believe, could assist you. Maybe, you try simon-herrmann[at]gmx.net. I know him personally. He might be able to give you further advice. Greetings and best wishes, Paul-Gerhardt
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Adorei sua foto... abraços do Brasil (Brazil)...
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Awesome...a kool church building..similar to most villages along the coasts/islands around the province.
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Thanks. Some people look at it and think it's scary. But I think it's beautiful. Gives me a sense of peacefulness, calmness and tranquility. How beaatiful nature is.
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