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.
Surrender of Japanese Imperial forces leads to end of World War II. Exteriors of High Commissioner's Residence in Baguio City, Luzon, Philippines. General Jonathan Wainwright and Lieutenant General Sir Arthur E Percival of British Army arrive at a building in car. Japanese General Tomoyuki Yamashita and Vice Admiral Okochi seated with American Generals.
United States Army Air Force operations in the Mariana Islands during World War II. A section on a map of the South Pacific. The islands around Guam on the map.
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