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[Aerial view of Northwest Field, Guam] (Item)

Aerial photograph of Northwest Field, Guam, circa 1945. Typed caption on album page: "Northwest Field, home of the 315th Wing (B-29) Summer 1945. Two asphalt runways made from crushed coral." Part of a photograph album page containing captioned photos of the Pacific Theater during World War II, circa 1945.

[Boeing B-29 Superfortresses at Northwest Field, Guam] (Item)

Photograph of several B-29 Superfortress aircraft (visible tail numbers 3979, 3888) parked at Northwest Field, Guam, circa 1945. Typed caption on album page: "Parking spaces for B-29's undergoing heavy maintenance. Black camouflage made them less reflective at night." Part of a photograph album page containing captioned photos of the Pacific Theater during World War II, circa 1945.

[Boeing B-29 Superfortresses at Northwest Field, Guam] (Item)

Photograph of several Boeing B-29 Superfortress aircraft at Northwest Field, Guam, circa 1945. The caption notes that this photo was taken just prior to the final mission against Japan. Typed caption on album page: "Squadron lined up for final mission against Japan." Part of a photograph album page containing captioned photos of the Pacific Theater during World War II, circa 1945.

[General Motors TBM Avenger aircraft in flight] (Item)

Photograph of U.S. Navy General Motors TBM Avenger aircraft (fuselage designations 7, 13, 16, 8) in flight, Guam, July 1944.Inscription on verso: "D-Day Guam / July 1944 / Torpedo planes from Essex / Guam in background / D32."Caption on album page: "D-Day, Guam, July 1944 -- TBM's of AG-15 -- Pic taken by P. Rundall."Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's…

[Depreservation line at military base] (Item)