Scene in Clubhouse in Red Cross Club in Tinian Island, Mariana Islands. Men writing letters, having coffee, reading, playing cards, checkers and ping-pong. Soldiers and Red Cross girls singing around piano. (World War II period).
Men having coffee on club patio and walking in the garden at Parkway House, Red Cross Club in Tinian Island, Mariana Islands. Soldiers being served coffee and doughnuts in the snack bar. Tray of doughnuts. Hands reach in taking one at a time. (World War II period).
Enlisted men working on engine of B-29 aircraft at Red Cross Club in Tinian Island, Mariana Islands. B-29 landing.
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.
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