decided to steal the plane and return to Germany. They flew to Merauke Airfield where the Junkers was abandoned, its ultimate fate is unknown. Garms and Raabe made their way by steamer to Japan and then via the Trans-Siberian railway back to Germany, where both joined the Luftwaffe. Garms died over the Crimean front during the German invasion of Russia. References External links Official website of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea Lutheran Portal to all Asia Lutheran churches History of Papua New Guinea German New Guinea Christian missions in Oceania Lutheranism in Papua New Guinea Conflicts in 1943 1943 in Papua New Guinea South West Pacific theatre of World War II Battles and operations of World War II involving Australia Battles and operations of World War II involving Papua New Guinea Battles and operations of World War II involving Japan Operation Cartwheel Lutheran buildings and structures in Oceania