Penrhyn airstrip on the top right and Omoka village in the foreground During World War 2, Tongareva (Penrhyn) was of strategic importance. In 1942, 1,000 U.S. servicemen began constructing a 10,000 ft airstrip on the motu (islet) of Moananui. The airstrip was used by the American military until 1946. The island was not directly attacked but was used to transport men and materials
In Rapae, Aitutaki
Coconut tree sunset in Aitutaki
