In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Albert C. Slack discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with Fighting Squadron…
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Albert C. Slack discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part two, he provides clarifying details regarding his wartime experiences and the combat missions discussed…
Photograph of Chamorro people performing a traditional dance, Saipan, circa 1944-1945.Caption on accompanying document: "57. Chommoros [Chamorro] entertaining us."
Photograph of a Christmas party at a military camp, Saipan, circa 1944-1945. Several servicemen with instruments wait on a stage to perform.
Caption on accompanying document: "75. Party after - Gillette M.C."
Photograph of the day room and other buildings at a military camp, Saipan, circa 1944-1945. Inscription in corner: "G212."Caption on accompanying document: "21. Day room and camp."
Photograph of a destroyed sugar mill, Saipan, circa 1944-1945.Inscription in corner: "G47"Caption on accompanying document: "30. Ruins of the sugar mill."
Fighter aces George C. Duncan and John R. Strane are interviewed about their military service with the United States Navy during World War II. They describe their wartime experiences as fighter pilots and their time in the Pacific Theater with…