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Navigational chart titled "AAF Special Plotting Chart, Chart No. S-501," showing Japan and the Mariana Islands, circa October 1944. This chart was used by the 505th Bombardment Group, United States Army Air Forces, during World War II. Inscription:…

Audio recording of an oral history with fighter ace Franklin W. Troup, circa 1990. Originally contained in a mailing envelope addressed to Eric M. Hammel. Accompanying handwritten note to Hammel was dated January 11, 1990. Postmark stamp on envelope…

Photograph of four unidentified U.S. Navy aircraft in flight, circa 1943-1945.

Photograph of two U.S. Navy ships during an underway replenishment procedure, circa 1943-1945. A third ship is visible in the background on the right.

Photograph of a Japanese naval aircraft in a diving attack, October 12, 1944. The verso caption notes that this photo was taken while the aircraft was diving on the USS Essex (CV-9). Stamped on verso: "No.: CV9-1181 / Date: 14 Oct. 1944 / Unit:…

Photograph of servicemen on the deck of the USS Cotten (DD-669), circa 1944-1945. The image was taken from the USS Essex (CV-9). Inscription on verso: "USS Cotten alongside Essex / 1944-45."

Photograph of the USS Bataan (CVL-29) during a naval battle, April 17, 1945. The image was taken from the USS Essex (CV-9).Inscription on verso: "4-17-45 / Bataan CVL / Essex in foreground."

Photograph of an unidentified ship on fire during the Battle of Samar, October 25, 1944.Inscription on verso: "AG-15 / 10-25-1944."

Photograph of a Japanese hospital ship, August 1945. The image was taken from an aircraft in flight.Inscription on verso: "Jap hospital ship / Aug 45."

Photograph of a Japanese battleship near Tokyo, circa 1943-1945. The image taken from an aircraft in flight.Inscription on verso: "Tokyo area / Jap BB."