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Several photo reconnaissance F-5 Lightnings landing on Okinawa during World War II

Five F-5Bs (reconnaissance variant of P-38 lightning ) from the U.S. Army Air Forces 28th Photo Reconnaissance Squadron, are seen landing at their base on Okinawa, during World War 2.

Location: Okinawa Ryukyu Islands
Date: 1945, May 6
Duration: 1 min 2 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675034706
Chaplain conducts V-E (Victory in Europe) Day thanksgiving services in Okinawa, Japan during World War II.

Group of U.S. servicemen gather in clearing near tents, on Okinawa, on May 8, 1945, (V-E Day) to give thanks for the end of World War 2 in Europe. One sits at improvised organ. Officers and a Chaplain enter the clearing. The Chaplain distributes song sheets and conducts the group in singing, accompanied by organist. At conclusion, all turn and face the American flag flying nearby.

Location: Okinawa Ryukyu Islands
Date: 1945, May 8
Duration: 1 min 4 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675034707
U.S. Marine Battery firing 155mm howitzer during battle of Okinawa in World War II.

U.S.Marines of 3rd 155mm Howitzer Battalion, Baker Battery, in operation during battle of Okinawa, during World War 2. (For this campaign, they have been assigned to the U.S. Army 419th Field Artillery Group.) Camouflage netting is stretched over gun position. Crew fires many rounds. The operation appears routine: shell placed, propellant powder placed, breech closed, piece fired, crew uses pole to swab barrel, and the process is repeated. The Marines are stripped to the waist as they work. They pause after a session of firing. Gunner wearing headphone speaks into telephone. Gunner, in a tent, cutting bag charges of propellant. He reties sacks containing correct amount and gives them to another gunner.

Location: Okinawa Ryukyu Islands
Date: 1945, May 10
Duration: 3 min 51 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675034734
Officer traces position on field map during battle of Okinawa in Japan.

155mm howitzer firing under camouflage netting during battle of Okinawa in Japan. Officer traces position on field map. A Gun crew working under netting. Crewmen puts fingers in ears as howitzer firing. (World War II period).

Location: Okinawa Ryukyu Islands
Date: 1945, May 10
Duration: 2 min 50 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675034735
Sailor returns from rescue mission in sea near Okinawa, Japan.

Aircraft fly over the sea in Okinawa, Japan. A sailor on a boat in the middle of the sea, possibly returning to ship from a rescue mission. Man walks with a sailor.

Location: Okinawa Ryukyu Islands
Date: 1945
Duration: 1 min 2 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675038711
Japanese women wash clothes at Kin water point spring in Okinawa, Japan.

Japanese women and children wash clothes at Kin water point spring in Okinawa, Japan. People carrying sacks of clothes on top of their heads. Group of women doing laundry in spring. A child takes out clothes from a bag. A woman scrubs clothes with soap and brush.

Location: Okinawa Ryukyu Islands
Date: 1945, July 7
Duration: 1 min 15 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675038714
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