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On Fri. 05 Nov 1943 During the US raid on Rabaul, New Britain, Maya wa.....

1943-11-05

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During the US raid on Rabaul, New Britain, Maya was damaged by a hit on the port side scout plane deck, resulting in a fire that would raise the total death toll to 70 when all battle damage came under control Tabular Record of Movement

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