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San Cristobal to Buka [Patrol map, 1943]
Patrol map, "San Cristobal to Buka," NACI Comsopac Patrol, 1943.

[VMF-214 with squadron victory boards, Guadalcanal]
Photographic group portrait of VMF-214 (Marine Fighter Squadron 214) with their squadron victory boards, Guadalcanal, April 1943. The men are identified by last name in the included caption. Inscription on verso: "VMF-214. 1st tour. April 1943.…

[VMF-351 on USS Cape Gloucester]
Photographic group portrait of VMF-351 (Marine Fighter Squadron 351) on the USS Cape Gloucester (CVE-109), January 1945. A few of the men are identified in the included caption. Included caption: "CVE 109, Cape Coucester [Gloucester], VMF 351.…

[Marine Corps servicemen at swimming hole]
Photograph of U.S. Marine Corps servicemen at a swimming hole, likely in the Solomon Islands, March 1943.Included caption: "VMF 214. Swimming hole near camp. March 1943."

[VMF-214 at Marine Corps Air Station Ewa]
Photographic group portrait of VMF-214 (Marine Fighter Squadron 214) at Marine Corps Air Station Ewa, Hawaii, December 1942. The men are identified by last name in the included caption. Included caption: "8x12 Picture. Second row standing:…

[VMF-214 in front of Vought F4U Corsair aircraft]
Photographic group portrait of VMF-214 (Marine Fighter Squadron 214) in front of a Vought F4U Corsair aircraft, Russell Islands, July 1943. The men are identified by last name in the included caption. Included caption: "Russel [Russell] Islands. July…

[VMF-214 camp at Fighter One, Guadalcanal]
Photograph of the VMF-214 (Marine Fighter Squadron 214) camp at Fighter One, Guadalcanal, May 1943. Inscription on verso: "VMF-214 camp on Fighter-1, Guadalcanal, May 1943."Included caption: "VMF 214. Camp on Fighter One, Guadalcanal, March, April,…

[Marine Corps pilots]
Photograph of four U.S. Marine Corps pilots, May 1943. The men, including O. Keith Williams, are identified in the included caption.Included caption: "VMF 214. Taken on a rest island last of May 1943. Bob Hansen [Hanson] - 25 plames [planes] shot…

[Damaged propeller on Grumman F4F Wildcat aircraft]
Photograph of a damaged propeller on a Grumman F4F Wildcat aircraft, likely in Guadalcanal, April 1943. The aircraft's designation ("Geisha Girl") is painted on the nose.Included caption: "VMF 214. Two planes hit after fight on the first of April…

[Damaged ammunition compartment on unidentified aircraft]
Photograph of the damaged ammunition compartment on an unidentified aircraft, likely in Guadalcanal, circa 1942-1944.Inscription on verso: "VMF-214."
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