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Photograph of a U.S. Army Air Forces Boeing B-29 Superfortress (Model 345) aircraft in flight, circa 1944-1946. The text "P.W. Supplies" is painted on the wings, denoting that the aircraft is transporting supplies for prisoners of war.
Photograph of a U.S. Army Air Forces Boeing B-29 Superfortress (Model 345) aircraft in flight, circa 1944-1946. The text "P.W. Supplies" is painted on the wings, denoting that the aircraft is transporting supplies for prisoners of war.
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.
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.
Teletype printout of a news story by Mac R. Johnson, United Press war correspondent, describing a bombing mission against Tokyo, Japan on November 24, 1944. Johnson accompanied the crew of "Little Gem," a Boeing B-29 Superfortress, during the mission and recounts his experiences.