Three piece band starts playing in garden of Red Cross Club in Tinian Island, Mariana Islands. Couples start dancing.
Aerial view of runways, hardstands, service aprons and centers at West Field in Tinian Island, Marianas islands. 58th Bombardment Wing Base and 313th Bombardment Wing base at North Field after being captured by American Forces. (World War II period).
Atomic bombing mission in Japan by the United States Army Air Force, during World War II. U.S. military base in North Field, Tinian Island in Mariana Islands, South Pacific. Captain Theodore J. Van Kirk, the navigator of 'Enola Gay' (B-29 which dropped atomic bomb on Hiroshima) is asked about his experience, by Public Affairs Officer, Major John F. Moynahan (seen only from the back at very end of clip). Captain Van Kirk stands in front of Enola Gay and states his belief that the new bomb they carried would be a great help in shortening the war.
1st Anniversary of Japan Bombing celebrated at Tinian Island, Marianas Island. Commanding General Henry Harley 'Hap' Arnold, Army Air Force and 20th Bomber Command disembark from USA C-54 Aircraft. Officers of the 5th bombardment wing greet him. Arnold and staff board a jeep. (World War II period).
1st Anniversary of Japan Bombing celebrated in Tinian Island, Marianas Island. Commanding General Henry Harley 'Hap' Arnold, Army Air Force and 20th Bomber Command, addresses troops. He comes down from the stage, boards a jeep and heads for the ceremony. (World War II period).
1st Anniversary of Japan Bombing celebrated on Tinian Island, Marianas Island. Commanding General Henry Harley 'Hap' Arnold, Army Air Force and 20th Bomber Command arrives for the ceremony. Roger Ramey, Barney Giles and Colonel Alva Harvey in position for ceremony. General Arnold stands and looks at medal in his hand. He pins medals on troops uniform. Troop salutes the General. Arnold addresses troops. (World War II period).
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