During World War II, a B-24 Liberator carrying 19 soldiers crashed on its way to Nadzab Air Base. The exact location of the crash was unknown for decades, causing anxiety for those left behind. Finally, a team from the army's Central Identification Laboratory and members of the Papua New Guinea museum staff revisited the case. They negotiated with locals who knew the jungle well and were able to locate the wreckage. The team conducted an excavation under unusual circumstances, with smoke, chanting, and singing surrounding them. The remains of the soldiers were recovered, bringing closure to their families after so many years of uncertainty.