Air base of the U.S. Army Air Force at Guadalcanal in Solomon Islands, South Pacific during World War II. Airman checking blades of Bell Air cobra P-39 airplane. Other planes (P-38s) parked near side the runway. The tents of the airmen among dense palm trees. View of tents and parked fighter aircraft.
The first U.S. Army Air Force B-29 to be based on Saipan, comes in for a landing and taxis onto the ramp at Isley Airfield, Saipan, Marianas Islands, during World War II. A Crowd of U.S. military personnel surround the airplane. Brigadier General Haywood S.Hansell Jr., Chief of 21st Bomber Command, who flew the airplane, is greeted by Colonel Robertson, Colonel Shelmeyer, and other officers, on the ramp in front of the aircraft. Many C-47s and one C-54 cargo aircraft is seen on the ramp. The aircrew stand beside B-29, which bears "T Square 5" tail markings, identifying it as belonging to the 73rd Bombardment Wing, 498th Bomb Group, 873rd Bomb Squadron. Its tail number is: 42-24614. (It is named: "Joltin' Josie, The Pacific Pioneer." )
U.S. Army air Forces B-29 Super Fortress mechanics working on engine of a B-29 at night, on Saipan, Marianas Islands, in World War Two. Maintenance stands are set up around the engine and lights illuminate the scene for the mechanics.
United States Army Air Force B-29 crews prepare for a mission on Saipan, Marianas Islands, in the Pacific. Crews assembled outside a briefing hut. Crews who have already been briefed leave the briefing center. Those waiting enter. Views inside the briefing hall. Mission briefer refers to large map on the wall as he points out information and Japanese targets.
Bulldozer and Marines on beach during World War II. LST on beach. Two marines and bulldozer in the foreground. Marine walk on pier. Single engine Japanese plane under water. Man stands on top of it. Palm trees and huts on beach. LCVP pulls away from beach. Boat director holds semaphore flags in his hands. Troops on deck of LST. LCVP loaded with troops. PBM approaches for landing. Small islands in the background. Marines go over side down into LCVP.
United States Navy vessels and war boats underway towards Palau Islands for the Peleliu Invasion during World War II. U.S. Navy officials on the bridge of Landing Ship Tank (LST-554). Deck and bow of the LST. Colors and signal flags on the deck. Other ships and LSTs of the convoy sail in the sea. A heavy machine gun on the deck of the LST.
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