Postcard to "Grammie" from "Jackie," Okinawa, Japan, circa 1945-1952. Sends Christmas greetings. Postcard image features an illustration of a village and tree, along with the text "Seasons Greetings from Okinawa."Inscription on verso: "Dear Grannie,…
Composite photograph featuring images of "Green Cross" Mitsubishi G4M Betty aircraft and Japanese officials boarding a Douglas C-54 Skymaster, circa August 1945.
Comedic advertisement created by servicemen on the USS Pine Island (AV-12), advertising for SO-WOT Airlines, circa 1945-1946. The ad notes that SO-WOT Airlines serves Sasebo, Okinawa, Wakayama, Ominato, and Tokyo and provides services such as…
Christmas greeting card from service members of the USS Pine Island (AV-12), circa 1945. The front features an illustration of a Japanese boat and the Pine Island with Mount Fuji in the background. The card interior features photographs of people and…
Certificate of Plank Ownership issued to U.S. Navy serviceman Jerry Michaud, April 26, 1945. Certifies that Michaud was a member of the original crew commissioned on the USS Pine Island (AV-12) and "therefore entitled to all rights and privileges of…