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Author: James Carter

James or Jimmy as he's more widely known, has been working on the South Pacific WWII Museum project since 2014. Now the Museum's Project Manager and part of the Board team, Jimmy's passion for the WWII history of the Pacific sees him keeping busy across all aspects of the South Pacific WWII Museum.

The battle for Rabaul

WWII aircraft attacks ships in Rabaul harbor during the battle.

Allied aircraft attacked Japanese ships, airfields, and port facilities in Rabaul to prevent Japanese forces from attacking the Allied invasion force of Bougainville.

Lest we forget

Veterans in uniform stand in a line outdoors, honoring Lest We Forget.

Anzac Day is a day for Australians and New Zealanders to remember those defence force personnel who served their respective countries in conflict.

Hawaii’s little known heroes

Wrecked WWII aircraft in Hawaii, a reminder of the island's heroes.

The incredible story of a local Hawaiian couple who prevented a downed Japanese pilot from escaping, following his crash in Hawaii.

Get Yamamoto

Three Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter planes in flight

The death of Admiral Yamamoto, was seen by some as a turning point of the Pacific War. But others, like Nimitz, questioned the potential outcome.

Of Stronger stuff

Wreckage of a ship on the seabed, showing debris and metal structures.

The remarkable story of Lt Barr Miller Jr, not only survived the sinking of the USS Strong but survived on a Japanese occupied island for 39 days.

Donna makes our Day

Registration card for Kenneth Eugene Day, born Nov 2, 1921, Pottsville, PA.

Reuniting dog tags found on Santo with surviving family members back home is something we love doing – with a little help from our wonderful historian, Donna.

Schools’ interest growing

Students show growing interest in schools, posing for a photo.

School groups make up a large number of the visitors to the museum. That makes the museum’s role in children’s education even more important.

Floating an idea

Two naval officers examine a model, floating an idea.

Floating pontoons were used throughout the Pacific during WWII. To think, they began life when a US Navy captain began playing with cigar boxes and kite sticks.

You’re on the air

AES Nouméa banner at live broadcast with announcer and performers

It kept the soldiers, sailors and airmen entertained while they were a long way from home. The Mosquito Network was their link back home.

Boldly go

Four men in military uniforms stand before a B-17 bomber aircraft.

Gene Roddenberry is most famous as the creator of Star Trek. However, what he’s probably least famous for is the crash of his B-17 bomber on Espiritu Santo.