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The Grayback acted as a beacon ship for a barrage of Munda Bay, Solomon Islands on January 5, in addition to providing rescue assistance. Six Americans were stranded in the Solomon Islands when their Martin B-26 Marauder aircraft went down in the ocean while on a training mission. After the sun had set, two members of the submarine’s crew walked ashore and located the remaining members of the crew. Following that, the two navy officers were successful in returning the six survivors to the Grayback, where they were greeted with open arms by everyone on board.
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