An American airman wears his shoes and another airman writes a letter at Attu in Aleutian Island, Alaska. Photographs of his family and friends on the wall as he continues to write.
Shown is tail section of a U.S. B-25 medium bomber, tail number 43-36154, assigned to the 11th Air Force, 77th Bombardment Squadron (Medium). Twin tails and tail gunner position and guns visible. Snowy slopes seen in background. In the first scene that shows members of the flight crew standing in front of number two engine, they are believed to be: starting back left (moving to the right behind the propeller): Armorer/Tail gunner: Samuel Ward Craig (Shelocta, PA), Pilot: Willard L. Castledine (Three Rivers, MA), Radioman/Waist Gunner: Hugh W. Wilson (Paducah, KY), (coming around to the front of the propeller on the right moving left), Navigator/Bombardier: Kemmer W. Schricker (Davenport, IA), Co-Pilot: Kenneth H. Wait (Rickreal, OR), Engineer/Turret Gunner: Roman F. Ales (Luling, TX) The crew members pull engine #2 through, with the propeller, to assure against hydraulic lock, before starting. (World War II period).
American airmen unload parachutes and other equipment from a military truck at Attu in Aleutian Island, Alaska as a dog looks on excitedly. A sign posted on the storage shed reads 'Personal equipment, parachute department' Airmen continue to unload baggage as one confers with an officer.
American airmen unload baggage from a military truck at Attu in Aleutian Island, Alaska. The men enter a shed with equipment. A dog is seen as well. Men gather around the entrance of the shed.
American soldiers and sailors on a beach at Adak in Aleutian Island, Alaska. They re-embark onto LCVP (Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel) as naval men instruct them. After soldiers board, ramp is raised and LCVP moves towards ships. (World War II period).
American soldiers on a beach at Adak in Aleutian Island, Alaska. They embark onto LCVP (Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel) as an Army officer checks off roster. Troops on board a craft as it moves towards a ship. A Naval officer directs traffic over a PA system. LCVP comes onto the beach and embark. (World War II period).
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